Movieland Wax Museum- Cleopatra

The Movieland Wax Museum tableau featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the movie Cleopatra was one of the most popular in the museum. Based on the price her figure went for, there is no doubt that she was truly one of the most popular stars of her era. Here we see her on the throne as Cleopatra, queen of Egypt. Although it took some time for this 1963 motion picture to recoup its $44 million budget, it did become a money maker for the studio.

Ms. Taylor looks older as a wax Cleopatra than she did in the film. This figure proves she was one of the "biggest" actresses at Movieland.

Richard Burton as Mark Antony. His figure played second fiddle to Taylor's for all of its Movieland run.

A clapboard sign detailing the actors and their film.

Elizabeth Taylor's wax figure sold at the Movieland auction for $25,000, while Burton's sold for a mere $5,000. The props sold for $1,500, and the set/stage sold for $200.

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Miami Wax Museum- Pope John XXIII and Cardinal Spellman

Popes are a favorite topic for wax museums. Even now, the San Francisco Wax Museum has a display featuring the current Pope and John Paul II. But way back when, the Miami Wax Museum had their own display. This shot shows Pope John XXIII of Italy, and New York's own Cardinal Spellman. These are high quality figures, and have very realistic features. Although their set is far too simple, (curtains often serve as the only backdrop for many wax museum displays) the detail in the figures makes up for it.

(1881-1963)

A close up of the Pope. As you can see, the figure is pretty high quality. The dark circles around the eyes are especially good. Angelo Roncalli became Pope John XXIII in 1958

(1889-1967)

And here's a shot of Cardinal Francis Spellman. He became Cardinal in 1946, and served as such until his death. It's funny that the two are together in this tableau, seeing as he is believed to have not liked Pope John XXII.

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News- Cameron Diaz at Madame Tussaud's

Along with a Drew Barrymore figure, Madame Tussaud's of London debuted a brand new Cameron Diaz wax figure. She is also sitting in a director's chair with a huge smile on her face. They really did a terrific job recreating her likeness. This shot shows her in front of the Hollywood sign, apparently waiting to be called to set.

I'm not sure how much make-up she needs, but here she is having it applied by a make-up artist in pink.

A close up of the figure. They really hit the bulls eye with her very large smile.

Diaz sits next to Barrymore in this shot. Will they always remain together? And where is Lucy Liu? she would make the set complete.

Another view of the figure.

Both figures need a touch up apparently.

Visit the Madame Tussaud's London website here.

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