Synopsis

The remarkable true story of the woman behind the worldwide waxworks empire - Madame Tussaud. In an astonishing life that spanned both the French and Industrial revolutions, this single mother and entrepreneur travelled across the Channel to England, where she overcame the odds to establish her remarkable and enduring brand. Determined to leave an account of who she was and the times she lived through, her memoirs, letters and papers offer a unique insight into the creation of the extraordinary empire which bears her name.

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:46 PM

Original title: L'étonnante histoire de Mme Tussaud et de ses théâtres de cire

Released: Nov 26, 2016

Studios: Gedeon Programmes, ARTE, BBC

Countries: France