Michael Curtiz directed this first version of the story about mad and disfigured wax sculptor Ivan Igor(played by Lionel Atwill) who has just reopened a wax museum after his first one was destroyed in a fire. There have been mysterious disappearances of local citizens, and Ivan has taken a particular interest in his assistant's fiancée Charlotte(played by Fay Wray) whose roommate Florence(played by Glenda Farrell) is a reporter on the case. Does Ivan have anything to do with the crimes? Despite a good cast and director, this film has not aged well, being far too talky, and that wisecracking reporter is overbearing. Mostly overshadowed by the 1953 remake.
Review of Mystery of the Wax Museum
