Man of a Thousand Faces (1957)

The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!

Movie · Drama · 2h 2m · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · Released August 15, 1957

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.

Directed by Joseph Pevney

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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