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The Wilhelm Scream: Hollywood’s most iconic sound effect

Twenty Thousand Hertz

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The Wilhelm Scream

The Wilhelm Scream was recorded on a Warner Brothers soundstage in 1951. Sheb Wully, who is most famous for his pop song "Purple People leader," performed the scream. The original recording has been obtained by Ben Burt and will be released later this year.

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