Man of a Thousand Faces

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

19572h 2m6.8(45 votes)

Drama

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.

Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) is a drama film directed by Joseph Pevney. It stars James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, and Jane Greer. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 45 votes.

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Director

Joseph Pevney

Cast

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

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Where can I watch Man of a Thousand Faces?

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Who stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces stars James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, and Marjorie Rambeau, and was directed by Joseph Pevney.

How long is Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did Man of a Thousand Faces come out?

Man of a Thousand Faces was released in 1957.

What genre is Man of a Thousand Faces?

Man of a Thousand Faces is a drama film.

Is Man of a Thousand Faces worth watching?

Man of a Thousand Faces holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.