Holmes Herbert, born in 1882, was an English character actor who made a significant impact on American cinema after immigrating in 1912. He is remembered for his role as Dr. Lanyon in The Invisible Man (1933), showcasing his talent in the horror genre. Herbert also appeared in Calling Dr. Death (1943) and The Son of Dr. Jekyll (1951), contributing to the rich tapestry of cult and exploitation films. His performances in Jungle Jim (1948) and Anne of the Indies (1951) further solidified his place in the annals of classic Hollywood.
Mystery of the Wax Museum
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.