Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), starring Lionel Atwill, is the original film that was later remade and retitled 'House of Wax' (1953) which stars Vincent Price. Of the two films - I prefer the remake with Price but this 1933 with Atwill is still a must see for wax museum horror buffs!
My copy of the film is the colored print on DVD - though it's obvious the color is fading. Some should recolor this glorious film!
Igor (Atwill) is a master artist of a wax museum. His partner wants out and sets the museum ablaze, burning and disfiguring Igor in the process. Some 12 years later, Igor has opened a new wax museum. Beautiful sculptures that are all too real! Meanwhile, someone is stealing bodies from the morgue!
8/10.
My copy of the film is the colored print on DVD - though it's obvious the color is fading. Some should recolor this glorious film!
Igor (Atwill) is a master artist of a wax museum. His partner wants out and sets the museum ablaze, burning and disfiguring Igor in the process. Some 12 years later, Igor has opened a new wax museum. Beautiful sculptures that are all too real! Meanwhile, someone is stealing bodies from the morgue!
8/10.