Man of a Thousand Faces
“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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-13
Top Cast
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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
Jeanne Cagney
Carrie Chaney
Jack Albertson
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Roger Smith
Creighton Chaney (at 21)
Robert Lyden
Creighton Chaney (at 13)
Rickie Sorensen
Creighton Chaney (at 8)
Dennis Rush
Creighton Chaney (at 4)
Nolan Leary
Pa Chaney
Simon Scott
Carl Hastings
Clarence Kolb
Clarence Kolb
Danny Beck
Max Dill
Philip Van Zandt
George Loane Tucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Pevney
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Wright Campbell , Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts
- Original Score
- Milton Rosen, Edward Ward, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Man of a Thousand Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Pevney
R. Wright Campbell , Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, Ralph Wheelwright
Milton Rosen, Edward Ward, Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Pevney
Director
R. Wright Campbell
Screenplay
Ivan Goff
Screenplay
Ben Roberts
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Robert Arthur
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man of a Thousand Faces
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What is Man of a Thousand Faces about?
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.
Who directed Man of a Thousand Faces?
Man of a Thousand Faces was directed by Joseph Pevney.
Who stars in Man of a Thousand Faces?
The principal cast of Man of a Thousand Faces includes James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau, Jim Backus.
When was Man of a Thousand Faces released and how long is it?
Man of a Thousand Faces was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Man of a Thousand Faces?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man of a Thousand Faces was composed by Milton Rosen, Edward Ward, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man of a Thousand Faces?
Man of a Thousand Faces holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).