Man of a Thousand Faces(1957)
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.
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Lon Chaney
Cleva Creighton Chaney
Hazel Bennet Chaney
Gert
Clarence Locan
Irving Thalberg
Mrs. Chaney
Carrie Chaney
Dr. J. Wilson Shiels
Creighton Chaney (at 21)
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