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Man of a Thousand Faces

Man of a Thousand Faces

The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Man of a Thousand Faces
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1957-08-15
  • Runtime: 122 minutes
  • Rating: 6.61/10 (41 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Universal International Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.1182
  • Languages: English, Mandarin

Cast & Crew

James Cagney

James Cagney

as Lon Chaney

Dorothy Malone

Dorothy Malone

as Cleva Creighton Chaney

Jane Greer

Jane Greer

as Hazel Bennet Chaney

Marjorie Rambeau

Marjorie Rambeau

as Gert

Jim Backus

Jim Backus

as Clarence Locan

Robert Evans

Robert Evans

as Irving Thalberg

Celia Lovsky

Celia Lovsky

as Mrs. Chaney

Jeanne Cagney

Jeanne Cagney

as Carrie Chaney

Jack Albertson

Jack Albertson

as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels

Roger Smith

Roger Smith

as Creighton Chaney (at 21)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Trailer

Rick Baker on “Man of a Thousand Faces”

External Links

Keywords

husband wife relationshipmovie businesspregnancydeaf-mutebiographyhistorical figuremakeupfilmmakingex-husband ex-wife relationshipclown makeup1920s1910s1930sportrait of an artisthollywood historyfather son relationshipsilent cinemaspecial effects makeup

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

Man of a Thousand Faces is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1957-08-15.

Who are the main actors in Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

The main cast includes James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau, Jim Backus, .

Where can I watch Man of a Thousand Faces online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Man of a Thousand Faces is available.

Is Man of a Thousand Faces based on a true story?â–Ľ

The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!

What is the IMDb rating of Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

Man of a Thousand Faces has an IMDb rating of 6.61/10 based on 41 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Universal International Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Man of a Thousand Faces filmed?â–Ľ

Man of a Thousand Faces was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

The total runtime of Man of a Thousand Faces is 122 minutes.

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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Man of a Thousand Faces?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Man of a Thousand Faces.

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