Robert Homans, born in 1877, transitioned from a successful stage career to film in 1923. His notable performances include his role in She Done Him Wrong (1933), where he showcases his ability to embody the colorful characters of the pre-Code era. Homans also appears in The Oklahoma Kid (1939) and Each Dawn I Die (1939), contributing to the gritty narratives of crime and adventure that define the 1930s. His work reflects the evolving landscape of American cinema during a time of significant cultural change.
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.