House of Wax

1953 · 88 MIN · IMDB 7.0 · 21,131 VOTES · DIR. André de Toth

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Overview

A New York sculptor who opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures runs into trouble with his business partner, who demands that the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

Dialogue Timeline — 822 lines

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00:02:40 Hello, Matthew, what are you doing here so late?
00:04:37 We were delayed. He had to be at a gallery.
00:06:24 - I understand that. It's beautifully done. - Thank you.
00:08:10 Thank you for your visit and your encouragement.
00:15:51 Yes, my friend was a genius. A great artist.
00:20:45 Yes, but he hung himself instead.
00:22:26 Yes.
00:29:45 - What? - I found her.
00:32:09 They always have to have the last word.
00:36:55 I'm going to open another wax museum under a different name.
00:38:49 But each subject must be taken from life.
00:41:35 He hanged himself in an elevator shaft.
00:43:52 The historic figures I'm about to show you will be more interesting...
00:45:45 is being put to the question.
00:47:46 They're not only well done but they're good theater.
00:50:28 That's the finest compliment I have ever received. Thank you, my dear.
00:52:17 Excuse me, I'll be right back.
00:57:19 Cathy had a habit of wearing an earring in her right ear.
01:00:13 You know, this fellow Jarrod's good.
01:02:45 Will you come to see me again, my dear?
01:05:07 What am I suspected of?
01:07:27 That's all right. Miss Allen is meeting me here.
01:14:17 You shouldn't have done that, my dear.
01:21:47 In the cellar. He's got Sue.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed822
Dialogue density9.3 lines / min
First line00:02:40
Final line01:21:47

Production Record

DirectorAndré de Toth
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,000,000
Revenue$23,750,319
IMDb votes21,131