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Monica Bannister
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Monica Bannister

1910 – 2002 · Forward, Saskatchewan, Canada · Active 1932–1943

Monica Bannister, an actor from the early 1930s, appears in the chilling classic Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933). In this film, she contributes to the eerie atmosphere that defines the horror genre of the era, showcasing the blend of suspense and artistry that captivates cult cinema enthusiasts. Bannister's role adds depth to the film's narrative, making it a significant piece in the exploration of early horror and mystery themes.

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Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933 ★ 6.5
as Joan Gale

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

16 credits
1940s 4 credits
1943
Quiet Please, Murder as Library Patron
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Blue, White and Perfect as Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
Flowing Gold as Girl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Home Movies as Girl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1930s 12 credits
1939
Second Fiddle as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.1
1939
The Flying Deuces as Georgette's Girl Friend
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
Movie ★ 4.4
1936
Born to Dance as Waitress at Lonely Hearts Club (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1936
Sing, Baby, Sing as Member of Girls Band
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle as Girl on Sailboat (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1934
Dames as Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Smarty as Model (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.6
1934
Jimmy the Gent as Tea Assistant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1933
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
Gold Diggers of 1933 as Gold Digger (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1932
Hypnotized as Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0