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I Wake Up Screaming was remade in 1953 as Vicki. Dwight Taylor bases his screenplay on the book by pulp writer Steve Fisher. In a jarring move that works in an odd way, 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' is the soundtrack that can be heard throughout.
Background. Vicki is a remake of the 1941 film I Wake Up Screaming starring Betty Grable, Victor Mature, and Carole Landis. [3] Reception. Peters in a promotional photo for the film. Film critic Bosley Crowther did not like the screenplay, but appreciated the acting.
I Wake Up Screaming: Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone. With Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Laird Cregar. Why is Inspector Ed Cornell trying to railroad Frankie Christopher for the murder of model Vicky Lynn?
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- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- H. Bruce Humberstone
- 1941-10-31
Cheaply produced remake of TCF's I Wake Up Screaming (1941). That's surprising since Fox was a big-budget, glamor studio, at a time too when production was turning to elaborate color films because of TV.
In 1953, the film was remade as Vicki. The score to the film is a strange beast, featuring the song "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz throughout, as well as the theme from the 1931 film Street Scene. I Wake Up Screaming (1941) title card. Main title credits for Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis
I Wake Up Screaming was released on October 31, 1941. The movie got rave reviews and was a box-office success. Although Carole received third billing many critics said her haunting performance stole the movie from Betty. The film was remade as Vicki in 1953 with Jean Peters playing Carole's role.
It was remade in 1953 with the title "Vicki". Seminal Film Noir "I Wake Up Screaming" from 1941, packs a hilarious, convoluted and mighty satisfyingly dark punch.
