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Man of a Thousand Faces

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

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.

19572h 2mNRDrama

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About Man of a Thousand Faces

Directors
Joseph Pevney
Cast
James Cagney, Dorothy Malone, Jane Greer, Marjorie Rambeau, Jim Backus, Robert Evans
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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