Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on July 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...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on June 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, Eli   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on February 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...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 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

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on December 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

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on June 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 was.   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on February 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...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on February 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...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on February 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...   read more