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Man of a Thousand Faces
“The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!”
6.8 / 10• 1957• 2h 2m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
The turbulent life and professional career of vaudeville actor and silent screen horror star Lon Chaney (1883-1930), the man of a thousand faces; bearer of many personal misfortunes that even his great success could not mitigate.
Cast & Crew
James Cagney
Lon Chaney
Lead
Dorothy Malone
Cleva Creighton Chaney
Jane Greer
Hazel Bennet Chaney
Marjorie Rambeau
Gert
Jim Backus
Clarence Locan
Robert Evans
Irving Thalberg
Celia Lovsky
Mrs. Chaney
Jeanne Cagney
Carrie Chaney
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joseph Pevney's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Man of a Thousand Faces is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
