Museum of Wax
Synopsis
The black-and-white, silent short, Museum of Wax (1981-1987), is the more classically structured of Ludlam’s recovered films. Fluently adopting a silent-era cinematic language, the vaudevillian narrative follows an escaped prisoner (Ludlam) who seeks refuge in a Coney Island wax museum. The set-up is a clever ploy to involve the rows of wax puppets (and boxes of celebrity heads) in a whimsical deracination of gender conventions.
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Ludlam
- Original Title
- Museum of Wax
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Ludlam
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Ludlam
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Museum of Wax
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What is Museum of Wax about?
The black-and-white, silent short, Museum of Wax (1981-1987), is the more classically structured of Ludlam’s recovered films. Fluently adopting a silent-era cinematic language, the vaudevillian narrative follows an escaped prisoner (Ludlam) who seeks refuge in a Coney Island wax museum. The set-up is a clever ploy to involve the rows of wax puppets (and boxes of celebrity heads) in a whimsical deracination of gender conventions.
Who directed Museum of Wax?
Museum of Wax was directed by Charles Ludlam.
Who stars in Museum of Wax?
The principal cast of Museum of Wax includes Not specified.
When was Museum of Wax released and how long is it?
Museum of Wax was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 21m.