You've probably never heard of it by name, but if you saw "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones" or even "Toy Story," you've heard the Wilhelm scream.
Hollywood's best known sound effect has been heard by millions of people who probably don't know that they're listening to a little piece of film history. The scream was recorded in 1951 for "Distant Drums," a western directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Gary Cooper as a captain who leads a group of soldiers on a mission to defend 19th century Florida settlers from Seminole Indians. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - NBA Store
Hollywood's best known sound effect has been heard by millions of people who probably don't know that they're listening to a little piece of film history. The scream was recorded in 1951 for "Distant Drums," a western directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Gary Cooper as a captain who leads a group of soldiers on a mission to defend 19th century Florida settlers from Seminole Indians. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - NBA Store
