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MARIE TUSSAUD

MARIE TUSSAUD is a biopic set in France during the Revolution. This is a story of a young girl, Marie Groscholtz, who is caught in a world of corruption and vice.

Marie has no formal education. To escape from her misery she learns the Art of Wax Modeling from her mentor and father figure, Dr. Philip Curtius. In time, Marie is forced to make a decision about his loyalty.

In Paris, Marie’s innate gifts surface. She buries herself in her creativity. She meets the top celebrities of the day, Dr. Benjamin Frankin, Voltaire to name a few. They pose for her. Her statues are so lifelike that visitors to her salon poke at the figurines to see if they come alive.

The revolutionary authorities threaten her with death by guillotine. To escape this miserable end, Marie strikes a deal with them to make wax models of beheaded political figures.

Marie earns a place at the Palace of Versailles as artist-in residence. In a delightful scene, Marie displays her love for teaching the royal children how to mold figures.

Marie marries a civil engineer, François Tussaud. His bad business deals put him in debt. Marie struggles with her marriage. She leaves her lackey husband and sets out on her own.

Marie makes the excruciating decision to go it alone. She doesn’t let fear hold her back. She leaves Paris to build her business in England.

MARIE TUSSAUD is a universal story about betrayal, revenge, love –- and -- belief in self-worth! Marie battles against bullying and social prejudice. This story shows the inner strength of a Woman’s determination. It speaks to today’s audience.

This story can be told in theatrical feature film format or as a mini-series.

  • Martha Danielle Lanzillotti
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Screenplay
  • Number of Pages:
    95
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • First-time Screenwriter:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Writer Biography - Martha Danielle Lanzillotti

As a professional actress/singer, I appeared in five Broadway Shows. I also performed with lyricist, Sammy Cahn, in his show WORDS AND MUSIC. I also performed in Regional Theatre and Summer Stock throughout the country as well as Industrial Theatre where I touted the glories of tractors, washable fabrics and cars. I appeared with Kathie Lee on Carnival Cruise Lines and transformed into a cigarette lighter on a commercial for Bic Cigarette Lighter. In addition, there have been nightclub and cabaret appearances throughout the country. For four years I studied with the renowned acting teacher, Stella Adler.

For the past fifty years, I have shown my versatility in many endeavors -- actress, editor, writer.

I own my tour company, Explore New York with Martha. I am licensed to conduct private tours of the Big Apple.

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Writer Statement

I love Marie Tussaud, the woman. She is an inspiration to all women. She has shown that no matter the obstacle, you can dig deep to find that unique quality which, if you stay with it long enough, can surface with positive results.