"The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!"15 August 1957Drama122 mins
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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For their 1957 "Silver Jubilee" Universal offered this occasionally accurate biopic of its biggest silent star Lon Chaney as portrayed by the always reliable ...
MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES - Original Trailer
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Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) Audio Commentary James Cagney
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