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Betty Grable Takes a Walk on the Noir Side: I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jul 1, 2023

I’ll admit it. I’ve only seen Betty Grable in two films. It’s not because I’m not a fan; I’ve always thought she was lovely, with a gorgeous figure – I’ve even read her biography – but she’s mostly a musical gal, and if you know me, you’ll know I’m not exactly the world’s biggest read more

Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and Carole Landis star in "I Wake Up Screaming"

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Jun 13, 2022

Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and Carole Landis star in "I Wake Up Screaming" I Wake Up Screaming (1941) is an American film noir directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and Carole Landis. Other cast members include Laird Cregar, Alan Mowbray, Allyn Joslyn read more

FAVOURITE MOVIES: I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

Caftan Woman Posted by on Feb 17, 2020

I first saw I Wake Up Screaming in my teen years thanks to TV Ontario's Saturday Night at the Movies. I have vivid memories of my reaction to the story, the characters, and its glorious shadows. I was enthralled and wondered if there were more movies like it. The screenplay is by Dwight Taylo read more

I Wake up Screaming (1941)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 1, 2015

So the title doesn’t have a bearing on much of anything, but who cares? It sets the tone brilliantly for this wickedly twisted noir. The film opens like other films, after the death of a beautiful young women. Two people are getting grilled in adjoining rooms. Frankie Christopher (Victor Matur read more

I Wake up Screaming (1941)

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 1, 2015

So the title doesn’t have a bearing on much of anything, but who cares? It sets the tone brilliantly for this wickedly twisted noir. The film opens like other films, after the death of a beautiful young woman. Two people are getting grilled in adjoining rooms. Frankie Christopher (Victor Matur read more

I Wake Up Screaming (1941)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jun 23, 2014

I Wake Up Screaming Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone Written by Dwight Taylor from a novel by Steve Fisher 1941/USA Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Repeat viewing/Netflix rental   Larry Evans: No, but the rest of it isn’t on the menu. Vicky Lynn: You couldn’t afford it if it read more

Classic Films in Focus: I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 13, 2013

Betty Grable is not an actress one normally associates with film noir, but she makes an unusual foray into Dark City in H. Bruce Humberstone's 1941 picture for Fox, I Wake Up Screaming. Nobody ever actually does wake up screaming in the movie, and the ill-chosen title is not the only weakness in evi read more

Classic Films in Focus: I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 13, 2013

Betty Grable is not an actress one normally associates with film noir, but she makes an unusual foray into Dark City in H. Bruce Humberstone's 1941 picture for Fox, I Wake Up Screaming. Nobody ever actually does wake up screaming in the movie, and the ill-chosen title is not the only weakness in evi read more

Classic Films in Focus: I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 13, 2013

Betty Grable is not an actress one normally associates with film noir, but she makes an unusual foray into Dark City in H. Bruce Humberstone's 1941 picture for Fox, I Wake Up Screaming. Nobody ever actually does wake up screaming in the movie, and the ill-chosen title is not the only weakness in evi read more