Man of a Thousand Faces

(1957)Directed by Joseph Pevney122 minDrama
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.

James Cagneyas Lon Chaney
Dorothy Maloneas Cleva Creighton Chaney
Jane Greeras Hazel Bennet Chaney
Jim Backusas Clarence Locan
Robert Evansas Irving Thalberg
Celia Lovskyas Mrs. Chaney
Jeanne Cagneyas Carrie Chaney
Jack Albertsonas Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Roger Smithas Creighton Chaney (at 21)
Robert Lydenas Creighton Chaney (at 13)
Rickie Sorensenas Creighton Chaney (at 8)
Dennis Rushas Creighton Chaney (at 4)
Nolan Learyas Pa Chaney
Simon Scottas Carl Hastings
Clarence Kolbas Clarence Kolb
Danny Beckas Max Dill
Philip Van Zandtas George Loane Tucker
Hank Mannas Comedy Waiter #1
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Comedy Waiter #2
EAEmile Averyas Stagehand (uncredited)
Al Bainas Actor in Bullpen (uncredited)
Bobby Barberas The Miracle Man Extra (uncredited)
Russ Benderas Judge (uncredited)