Waxworks
Originally released in 1924. Waxworks is a fantasy/horror film. directed by Leo Birinski. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, and William Dieterle
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 13, 1924
101 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (67 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Emil Jannings
as Harun al Raschid
Conrad Veidt
as Ivan the Terrible
William Dieterle
as The Poet / Assad the Baker / Russian Prince
Werner Krauss
as Jack the Ripper / Spring-Heeled Jack
Olga Belajeff
as Eva-Maimune-Eine Bojarin
John Gottowt
as Owner of the Waxworks
Georg John
as Owner of the Panoptikums
Ernst Legal
as Poison-Maker of the Czar
Paul Biensfeldt
as Grand Vizier
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Neptune-Film A.G.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waxworks about?
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, fa...
Who directed Waxworks?
Waxworks was directed by Leo Birinski.
How long is Waxworks?
Waxworks has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Waxworks released?
Waxworks was released on November 13, 1924 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waxworks?
The main cast of Waxworks includes Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, William Dieterle, Werner Krauss, Olga Belajeff.