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Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)

NR · 1957-08-15 · 2h 2m · EN
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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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Joseph PevneyDirector

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James CagneyJames CagneyLon ChaneyDorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneCleva Creighton ChaneyJane GreerJane GreerHazel Bennet ChaneyMarjorie RambeauMarjorie RambeauGertJim BackusJim BackusClarence LocanRobert EvansRobert EvansIrving ThalbergCelia LovskyCelia LovskyMrs. ChaneyJeanne CagneyJeanne CagneyCarrie ChaneyJack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonDr. J. Wilson ShielsRoger SmithRoger SmithCreighton Chaney (at 21)Simon ScottSimon ScottCarl HastingsClarence KolbClarence KolbClarence Kolb

Keywords

Husband wife relationshipClown makeupFather son relationshipBiography1910sPregnancyEx-husband ex-wife relationship1920s1930sMovie actorMovie businessDeaf-muteBlack and whiteHistorical figurePortrait of an artistHollywood historySilent cinemaMakeupMovie makingVaudeville actorSpecial effects makeup

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityHusband Wife Relationship · Clown Makeup · Father Son RelationshipDialogue densityDramaDirector preference328339Actor preference233673 · 75742 · 220379Country preferenceUs

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What is Man of a Thousand Faces 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.

How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces has a runtime of 122 minutes.

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