Man of a Thousand Faces

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

Overview

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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General Information

Release Date: 1957-08-15
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 122 min

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