Comments on: Movieland Wax Museum, Buena Park, CA, 1965

By: Suzi Sheppard

Suzi Sheppard — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:14:43 +0000

Wow – what a blast to the past! I worked at Movieland Wax Museum, too – it was my first job at age 16! I worked in the Superman Shop, dressed in a Superman costume, listening to the theme for Superman and people telling me all day that I was “Supergirl” as if it was the first time anyone had ever thought of it! Those were definitely some fun times – the Palace of Living Art was amazing…and meeting Tommy Smothers, Vincent Price, Ed Asner, Anthony Perkins and Elvira! So, David McEvoy remembers me at the Kingdom of Dancing Stallions??? I will never forget my time working there either – and my relationship with a handsome and charming Australian equestrian… memories

By: Jeanie lawey

Jeanie lawey — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:22:39 +0000

Well, i was going to go there with my grandmother today, while i looked on the website to find out it had closed down. I was looking foward to go there, because i never have and it looked vey cool. now i have to wait to go to the one in holly wood until summer. It should reopen its doors with newly made statues!!

By: Sue Quadrozzi Keyes

Sue Quadrozzi Keyes — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:21:33 +0000

Movieland was a great place to work. I worked there about 8 years. Early on in the gift shops…then later on in public relations. Wonderful co-workers. The Palace of Living Art was outstanding. The Pieta was an exact duplicate of Michelangelo’s masterpiece. The crucifixion scene was very moving. Bye for now.

By: Frank N.

Frank N. — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:06:49 +0000

Wow, just ran into this while doing some research for another project… I’m lighting designer and effects technician that worked on the Black Box. I worked directly with the original sculptor, and with some very talented (some were ex-Disney) folks who had been contracted for various elements of the show. Good to see that some folks still remember the Black Box. Poor Rosemary. I don’t think she’s quite recovered yet! –Frank
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By: Edogg

Edogg — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:59:23 +0000

Wow, that place was creepy for me at the time. And what about the Aligator Farm right down the street? Good times.

By: KINSLEY

KINSLEY — Wed, 07 May 2008 01:13:01 +0000

THESE PEOPLE DON’T LOOK REAL !!!

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:10:30 +0000

I pitched Ira Glass’ PBS show to do a story on “where are these works now.” I hoped they might like to explore the human psyche as to why we as a culture are so fascinated with celebrity and icons (wax and real) that many would spend thousands to own a piece and display them in their homes (creepy I think, but that’s where a number of these works are now). I thought it would be a great story, but I have never heard back from them.

Having run across this neat site, I wonder… if enough of you are interested in the same story, perhaps I could repitch them … this time with a petition of potential listeners? What do you think?

Please drop me a line at bcastgrrl (at) gmail.com if you’d allow me to use your first name, city and email address in a petition. It won’t be post it, or sell it- I promise and I can send you a copy of the response (I did get one last time). Thanks!

-Kris

By: Lucy

Lucy — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:18:06 +0000

Lands, if you check back, I’m not sure if the Boss can connect you with my email address. Happy to chat about it.

David McEvoy: Wow, you wild rascal! Where are you riding these days?

Mr. Charles Phoenix: Sorry if this clutters up your comment boards. Post only if its not a problem.

By: Lands

Lands — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:00:55 +0000

Hi all,

I loved Movieland, and was there a lot during the end. Collected and purchased some of the stuff. I know the Gold Rolls Royce was auctioned off. I’ll try and dig up more details on it. I know I have video of it from just before it closed.

Lucy – I’d love to interview you and get some info from you. Post if you’d be up for it. I’ll check back often.

Take care,
Lands

By: George Flores

George Flores — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:15:20 +0000

I have the picture of the Gold Rolls Royce that my dad took Circa 1964 e-mail me if you want to see it.