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House of Wax (1953)

Poster for House of Wax

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
André de Toth
  • Profile picture of Vincent Price
    Henry Jarrod Vincent Price
  • Profile picture of Frank Lovejoy
    Tom Brennan Frank Lovejoy
  • Profile picture of Phyllis Kirk
    Sue Allen Phyllis Kirk
  • Profile picture of Carolyn Jones
    Cathy Gray Carolyn Jones
  • Profile picture of Paul Picerni
    Scott Andrews Paul Picerni
  • Profile picture of Roy Roberts
    Matthew Burke Roy Roberts
  • Profile picture of Angela Clarke
    Mrs. Andrews Angela Clarke
  • Profile picture of Paul Cavanagh
    Sidney Wallace Paul Cavanagh

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Keywords

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