Man of a Thousand Faces(1957)
“The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!”
Overview
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.
Director
Joseph Pevney
Studio
Universal International Pictures
Cast
James Cagney
as Lon Chaney
Dorothy Malone
as Cleva Creighton Chaney
Jane Greer
as Hazel Bennet Chaney
Marjorie Rambeau
as Gert
Jim Backus
as Clarence Locan
Robert Evans
as Irving Thalberg
Celia Lovsky
as Mrs. Chaney
Jeanne Cagney
as Carrie Chaney
Jack Albertson
as Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Roger Smith
as Creighton Chaney (at 21)
Robert Lyden
as Creighton Chaney (at 13)
Rickie Sorensen
as Creighton Chaney (at 8)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1957
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
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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.
Who directed Man of a Thousand Faces?▼
Man of a Thousand Faces was directed by Joseph Pevney and released in 1957. It is a drama film.
How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?▼
Man of a Thousand Faces has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?▼
The cast of Man of a Thousand Faces includes James Cagney as Lon Chaney, Dorothy Malone as Cleva Creighton Chaney, Jane Greer as Hazel Bennet Chaney, Marjorie Rambeau as Gert, Jim Backus as Clarence Locan and more.
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