House of Wax (1953)

  • NR
  • 04/09/1953 (US)
  • Horror, Crime
  • 1h 28m

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.

André de Toth

Director

Crane Wilbur

Screenplay

Charles Belden

Story

Cast

Vincent Price's headshot

Vincent Price

Henry Jarrod
Frank Lovejoy's headshot

Frank Lovejoy

Tom Brennan
Phyllis Kirk's headshot

Phyllis Kirk

Sue Allen
Carolyn Jones's headshot

Carolyn Jones

Cathy Gray
Paul Picerni's headshot

Paul Picerni

Scott Andrews
Roy Roberts's headshot

Roy Roberts

Matthew Burke
Angela Clarke's headshot

Angela Clarke

Mrs. Andrews
Paul Cavanagh's headshot

Paul Cavanagh

Sidney Wallace

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