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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.
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- Biography, Drama
- Joseph Pevney
- 1957-11-19
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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- James Cagney
- Joseph Pevney
- Biography
Chameleon-like actor Lon Chaney becomes a star while coping with his first wife's insanity.
- Joseph Pevney, Phil Bowles, Ray De Camp
- James Cagney
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.
Apr 27, 2020 · Directed by Joseph Pevney. (122 min) ON BLU-RAY FROM ARROW ACADEMY. Man of a Thousand Faces is another one of those films that showcases the underappreciated versatility of James Cagney.
Man of a Thousand Faces is a 1957 film detailing the life of silent movie actor Lon Chaney, in which the title role is played by James Cagney. Directed by Joseph Pevney, the film's cast included Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer and Jim Backus.
