Man of a Thousand Faces(1957)
The true story of the life and loves of Lon Chaney!
Man of a Thousand Faces 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, released on August 15, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer and Marjorie Rambeau. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 45 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Pevney
- Writers:
- Ralph Wheelwright, R. Wright Campbell , Ivan Goff
- Producers:
- Robert Arthur
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Metty
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) Trailer
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Man of a Thousand Faces Videos & Clips
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Man of a Thousand Faces Cast & Crew
Main 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
Robert Lyden
as Creighton Chaney (at 13)
Rickie Sorensen
as Creighton Chaney (at 8)
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Pevney, written by Ralph Wheelwright, R. Wright Campbell and Ivan Goff, produced by Robert Arthur.
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Man of a Thousand Faces Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 45 ratings.
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Man of a Thousand Faces – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man of a Thousand Faces online?
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Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?
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The main cast of Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) includes James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau and Jim Backus. The film was directed by Joseph Pevney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man of a Thousand Faces released?
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Man of a Thousand Faces was released on August 15, 1957 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Man of a Thousand Faces worth watching?
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Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 45 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Man of a Thousand Faces?
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