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Walter Percival
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Walter Percival

1887 – 1934 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1918–1933

Walter Percival, an actor from the early 1930s, is known for his role in Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933), where he contributes to the film's eerie atmosphere. Set in a time when horror was evolving, Percival's performance adds depth to the chilling narrative of a wax museum come to life. His involvement in this cult classic showcases the blend of suspense and artistry that defined the era, making him a notable figure in the conversation around early horror cinema.

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Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933 ★ 6.5
as Winton's Attorney (Uncredited)

A wax sculptor opens a new museum years after he is severely injured during a fire that destroyed his original collection. The disappearance of both people and corpses coincides with this grand reopening and leads a reporter to start investigating.

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Filmography

20 credits
1930s 12 credits
1933
Whistling in the Dark as Sam (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Winton's Attorney (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
If I Had a Million as Carnival Concessionaire (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1932
Young Bride as Dance Palace Master of Ceremonies
Movie ★ 4.2
1932
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Big City Blues as Jim (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
Carnival Boat as DeLacey
Movie ★ 5.5
1931
Homicide Squad as Proctor
Movie ★ 8.0
1931
The Avenger as Al Goss
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
Blonde Crazy as Lee (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
Movie ★ 6.3
1930
Lightnin' as Everett Hammond
Movie ★ 5.3
1920s 2 credits
1928
Lights of New York as Jake Jackson
Movie ★ 5.7
1926
The Flying Horseman as Bert Ridley
Movie ★ 7.0
1910s 4 credits
1919
Almost Married as Carrington O'Connell
Movie
1919
Castles in the Air as Hon. Owen Pauncefort
Movie
1918
Our Mrs. McChesney as 'Beauty' Blair
Movie
1918
Sylvia on a Spree as Jack Bradley
Movie
Crew Credits
1920s 1 credit
1920
Movie ★ 9.0
1910s 1 credit
1919
Someone Must Pay Theatre Play
Movie ★ 10.0