Screaming Mimi

"Suspense around every curve!"

Aug 8 1958 Approved 1h 19m
Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller

A blonde night club dancer is being stalked. Will anyone believe her?

Plot

Exotic dancer Virginia Wilson sees a man get shot moments after he tries to knife her in a shower, so she goes to Dr. Greenwood a psychiatrist for therapy. He falls in love with her and takes over her life, although she insists on continuing her career at the El Madhouse nightclub. The club's tough owner is none other than Gypsy Rose Lee who plays 'Gypsy' and sings an incredibly bad song ("Put the Blame on Mame") when Virginia is late one night. The traumatized Virginia is suspected of a series of murders. Each victim had purchased a contorted sculpture of a woman called the Screaming Mimi, which was created by her step-brother Charlie who was also responsible for shooting her attacker. It's up to a handsome columnist Bill Sweeny to figure it all out.

Written by

Robert Blees, Fredric Brown

Directed by

Gerd Oswald

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sage Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
810
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA