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The Wilhelm Scream is arguably the most famous sound effect in the history of cinema.

As of the beginning of 2018, the scream has appeared in as many as 372 films and numerous TV shows. Some of the popular classics of late 20th and early 21st century cinema feature this popular sound effect – including the Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Lord of the Rings franchises. You’ll also hear it in Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs, Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes, and even Disney’s Toy Story, to name just a few.

Though just about everyone has heard the Wilhelm Scream, not many people are aware of its origin and its road to popularity. It all started when Private Wilhelm (played by character actor/singer Sheb Wooley) was eaten by an alligator in Distant Drums (1951)…

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