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Fay Wray's terrified screams in 'King Kong' made her the ultimate scream queen while her earlier work in horror films like 'Doctor X' and 'The Most Dangerous Game' established her as one of cinema's most memorable heroines in distress. Her ability to convey genuine fear while maintaining audience sympathy created a template for horror film protagonists that influenced the genre for decades. The actress's natural beauty and emotional authenticity made her the perfect victim for cinema's early monsters and madmen.
