Man of a Thousand Faces
Seen it?1957 | 122 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph Pevney
- James CagneyLon Chaney
- Dorothy MaloneCleva Creighton Chaney
- Jane GreerHazel Bennet Chaney
- Marjorie RambeauGert
- Jim BackusClarence Locan
- Robert EvansIrving Thalberg
- Celia LovskyMrs. Chaney
- Jeanne CagneyCarrie Chaney
- Jack AlbertsonDr. J. Wilson Shiels
- Roger SmithCreighton Chaney (at 21)