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Waxworks (1924)
Directed by Paul Leni, Leo Birinsky
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Overview
A poet is hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.
Rated NR | Length 83 minutes
Actors
Emil Jannings | Conrad Veidt | William Dieterle | Werner Krauss | Olga Belajeff | John Gottowt | Georg John | Ernst Legal | Paul Biensfeldt
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2011 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 6.5 stars |
| 07/18/2011 | TV | DVD | Owned | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
First film at the Music Box Massacre! Wasn’t terribly keen on viewing this again having seen it only a few months ago and not being enamored with it. But it does work better on the big screen in theater. I think the “ah ha!” moment works better w/a crowd. Not sure why or maybe I wasn’t very interested during my first viewing. Also, the first story told is way too long. Should be shorter to fit more of the other stories.
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