House of Wax

Apr 16, 1953

1h 28m

★ 6.9

You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.

Overview

A New York sculptor who opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures runs into trouble with his business partner, who demands that the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

Genres

Horror

Crime

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Henry Jarrod

Vincent Price

Tom Brennan

Frank Lovejoy

Sue Allen

Phyllis Kirk

Cathy Gray

Carolyn Jones

Scott Andrews

Paul Picerni

Matthew Burke

Roy Roberts

Mrs. Andrews

Angela Clarke

Sidney Wallace

Paul Cavanagh

Shane

Dabbs Greer

Igor

Charles Bronson

Barker

Reggie Rymal

Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)

Oliver Blake

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