Drama · United States of America · 1957 · 2h 2m

Man of a Thousand Faces

Director

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

Crew

Russell Metty — Director of Photography Ted J. Kent — Editor Frank Skinner — Original Music Composer R. Wright Campbell — Screenplay Ben Roberts — Screenplay Ivan Goff — Screenplay

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Joseph Pevney Director Russell Metty Director of Photography Ted J. Kent Editor Frank Skinner Original Music Composer R. Wright Campbell Screenplay Ben Roberts Screenplay Ivan Goff Screenplay Ralph Wheelwright Story Robert Arthur Producer

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