Man of a Thousand Faces
“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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About Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces is a 1957 English-language drama film directed by Joseph Pevney. The cast is led by James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Man of a Thousand Faces was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers
- Ben Roberts, R. Wright Campbell , Ivan Goff
- Release date
- August 15, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Man of a Thousand Faces cast & crew
Man of a Thousand Faces was directed by Joseph Pevney and written by Ben Roberts, R. Wright Campbell , and Ivan Goff.
The cast features 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 Robert Evans as Irving Thalberg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Skinner, cinematography is by Russell Metty, and it was produced by Robert Arthur.
Is Man of a Thousand Faces worth watching?
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Man of a Thousand Faces is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Man of a Thousand Faces
James Cagney
Lon Chaney
Dorothy Malone
Cleva Creighton Chaney
Jane Greer
Hazel Bennet Chaney
Marjorie Rambeau
Gert
Jim Backus
Clarence Locan
Robert Evans
Irving Thalberg
Celia Lovsky
Mrs. Chaney
Jeanne Cagney
Carrie Chaney
Jack Albertson
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Roger Smith
Creighton Chaney (at 21)
Robert Lyden
Creighton Chaney (at 13)
Rickie Sorensen
Creighton Chaney (at 8)
Man of a Thousand Faces — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Man of a Thousand Faces in United States?
Man of a Thousand Faces is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Man of a Thousand Faces in?
Man of a Thousand Faces is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?
Man of a Thousand Faces runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Man of a Thousand Faces rated?
Man of a Thousand Faces is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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