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Man of a Thousand Faces is a 1957 American dark dramatic film detailing the life of silent film actor Lon Chaney, played by James Cagney. Directed by Joseph Pevney, the film's cast includes Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer and Jim Backus.
Man of a Thousand Faces: Directed by Joseph Pevney. With James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau. The life and career of vaudevillian and silent-screen horror star Lon Chaney, including his contentious relationship with his neurotic wife and his premature death.
Lon Chaney (James Cagney) is a charismatic young man breaking into vaudeville as a juggler and mime. He falls in love with his new assistant, Cleva (Dorothy Malone), but when he reveals that he...
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Man of a Thousand Faces had three successful previews, and premiered on August 13, 1957. It was one of Universal's biggest hits of the year, earning more than $2.4 million.
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Synopsis. The film opens in 1930 at the Universal Studios where the flag is at half mast, Hollywood is in mourning over the death of Lon Chaney one of Hollywood's most famous stars. As a child growing up in Colorado Springs, Lon is constantly bullied by because his parents are deaf and can only communicate with sign language.
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. Cast. James Cagney. Lon Chaney. Dorothy Malone. Cleva Creighton Chaney. Jane Greer. Hazel Bennet Chaney.
