Waxworks
Das Wachsfigurenkabinett
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Wien
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leo Birinski, Paul Leni
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Galeen
- Original Score
- Richard Siedhoff
- Original Title
- Das Wachsfigurenkabinett
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Neptune-Film A.G.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leo Birinski, Paul Leni
Henrik Galeen
Richard Siedhoff
Helmar Lerski
Leo Birinski
Alexander Kwartiroff, Leo Birinski
Department Leadership Roster
Leo Birinski
Director
Ernst Stern
Costume Design
Leo Birinski
Editor
Paul Leni
Director
Henrik Galeen
Writer
Alexander Kwartiroff
Producer
Leo Birinski
Producer
Helmar Lerski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waxworks
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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?
The principal cast of Waxworks includes Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, William Dieterle, Werner Krauss, Olga Belajeff.
When was Waxworks released and how long is it?
Waxworks was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Waxworks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waxworks was composed by Richard Siedhoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Waxworks?
Waxworks holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).