Mystery of the Wax Museum(1933)
“The supreme thriller!”
Overview
A wax sculptor opens a new museum years after he is severely injured during a fire that destroyed his original collection. The disappearance of both people and corpses coincides with this grand reopening and leads a reporter to start investigating.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Studio
The Vitaphone Corporation
Cast
Lionel Atwill
as Ivan Igor
Glenda Farrell
as Florence Dempsey
Allen Vincent
as Ralph Burton
Fay Wray
as Charlotte Duncan
Frank McHugh
as Jim
Edwin Maxwell
as Worth
Arthur Edmund Carewe
as Professor Darcy
Gavin Gordon
as George Winton
Matthew Betz
as Hugo
Bull Anderson
as Otto
Holmes Herbert
as Dr. Rasmussen
Claude King
as Mr. Galatalin
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1933
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
The Vitaphone Corporation • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mystery of the Wax Museum?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933).
What is Mystery of the Wax Museum about?▼
A wax sculptor opens a new museum years after he is severely injured during a fire that destroyed his original collection. The disappearance of both people and corpses coincides with this grand reopening and leads a reporter to start investigating.
Who directed Mystery of the Wax Museum?▼
Mystery of the Wax Museum was directed by Michael Curtiz and released in 1933. It is a horror, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Mystery of the Wax Museum?▼
Mystery of the Wax Museum has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
Who stars in Mystery of the Wax Museum?▼
The cast of Mystery of the Wax Museum includes Lionel Atwill as Ivan Igor, Glenda Farrell as Florence Dempsey, Allen Vincent as Ralph Burton, Fay Wray as Charlotte Duncan, Frank McHugh as Jim and more.
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