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Mystery of the Wax Museum

"The supreme thriller!"

February 18, 1933 1h 18m 6.4/10 (148 votes)

Originally released in 1933. Mystery of the Wax Museum is a horror/mystery film. directed by Michael Curtiz. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Lionel Atwill, Glenda Farrell, and Allen Vincent

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 18, 1933 92 years ago
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Runtime 1h 18m 78 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (148 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • The Vitaphone Corporation
  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

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 reo...

Who directed Mystery of the Wax Museum?

Mystery of the Wax Museum was directed by Michael Curtiz.

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).

When was Mystery of the Wax Museum released?

Mystery of the Wax Museum was released on February 18, 1933 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mystery of the Wax Museum?

The main cast of Mystery of the Wax Museum includes Lionel Atwill, Glenda Farrell, Allen Vincent, Fay Wray, Frank McHugh.

Is Mystery of the Wax Museum worth watching?

Mystery of the Wax Museum has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 148 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.