
The Verdict(1946)
After an innocent man is executed in a case he was responsible for, a Scotland Yard superintendent finds himself investigating the murder of his key witness.


“Three of the Hottest names in Hollywood... in a picture that makes the screen SIZZLE!”
A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.

Betty Grable
Jill Lynn

Victor Mature
Frankie Christopher (Botticelli)

Carole Landis
Vicky Lynn

Laird Cregar
Police Insp. Ed Cornell

William Gargan
Jerry 'Mac' MacDonald

Alan Mowbray
Robin Ray

Allyn Joslyn
Larry Evans

Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Williams

Chick Chandler
Reporter

Cyril Ring
Reporter
I Wake Up Screaming is a mystery, crime film released in 1941 exploring themes of film noir, broadway. Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone, it stars Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis. A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.
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