Assessment:
Archetypal horror material is augmented by a sub-plot about drug-running and an authoritative example of the wisecracking reporter school of the early thirties. The film is also notable for its highly satisfactory use of two-colour Technicolor and for its splendid art direction. Remade 1953 as House of Wax (qv).
Significant production contributions:
w Don Mullally, Carl Erickson d Michael Curtiz ph Ray Rennahan ad Anton Grot
Significant performances:
Lionel Atwill, Glenda Farrell, Frank McHugh
