Waxworks (1924)

Cast

• Emil Jannings - Harun al Raschid
• Conrad Veidt - Ivan the Terrible
• William Dieterle - The Poet / Assad the Baker / Russian Prince
• Werner Krauss - Jack the Ripper / Spring-Heeled Jack
• Olga Belajeff - Eva-Maimune-Eine Bojarin
• John Gottowt - Owner of the Waxworks
• Georg John - Owner of the Panoptikums
• Ernst Legal - Poison-Maker of the Czar
• Paul Biensfeldt - Grand Vizier

Screenplay

• Henrik Galeen

Themes

Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors

Keywords

insanity, jack the ripper, anthology, wax museum, torture chamber, psychotronic, expressionism, german expressionism

Trailer

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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, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.

Who directed Waxworks?

Waxworks was directed by Leo Birinski, Paul Leni.

Who stars in Waxworks?

Waxworks stars Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, William Dieterle, Werner Krauss, Olga Belajeff, John Gottowt.

How long is Waxworks?

Waxworks has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).

What genre is Waxworks?

Waxworks is a Fantasy, Horror film.

Where was Waxworks produced?

Waxworks was produced in Germany.

What are the themes of Waxworks?

The themes of Waxworks include: Horror Anthology: Short and Concentrated Terrors.