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Man of a Thousand Faces

NR19572h 2mJoseph Pevney
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 58

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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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What is Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) 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 stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces stars James Cagney (Lon Chaney), Dorothy Malone (Cleva Creighton Chaney), Jane Greer (Hazel Bennet Chaney), Marjorie Rambeau (Gert), Jim Backus (Clarence Locan). The film was directed by Joseph Pevney.

How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Is Man of a Thousand Faces worth watching?

Man of a Thousand Faces holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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