Man of a Thousand Faces (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1957, Man of a Thousand Faces is a drama film directed by Joseph Pevney, running about 122 minutes. “The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Man of a Thousand Faces stars James Cagney as Lon Chaney, Dorothy Malone as Cleva Creighton Chaney, Jane Greer as Hazel Bennet Chaney and Marjorie Rambeau as Gert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Man of a Thousand Faces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of a Thousand Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of a Thousand Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)?
- In US, Man of a Thousand Faces is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man of a Thousand Faces worth watching?
- Man of a Thousand Faces holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?
- Man of a Thousand Faces stars James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau and Jim Backus.
- When was Man of a Thousand Faces released?
- Man of a Thousand Faces was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.