Street date october 29, 2019 available from arrow video 34. Academy award winner james cagney gives an unforgettable performance as lon chaney in this fascinating true story that follows the life of one of the most iconic and mysterious stars in hollywood history. Man of a thousand faces few silent screen stars approached the status of lon chaney. Man of a thousand faces is a 1957 film detailing the life of silent movie actor lon chaney, in which the title role is played by james cagney directed by joseph pevney, the films cast included james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer and jim backus. A thousand and one nights 1945 1080p webrip x264rarbg 1. He died on september 21, 2000 in monterey, california, usa. Known as the man of a thousand faces, silent film star lon chaney captured the imagination of the world through his incredibly expressive and transformative roles, such as quasimodo in the. Apr 26, 2012 with man of a thousand faces, it is easy to see why the biopic story has continued to be one of the stronger genres of film to this day. James cagney stars as horror film legend lon chaney in this biographical portrait. Staring jane greer, dorothy malone, james cagney and robert evans. He was a writer and actor, known for man of a thousand faces 1957, gun for a coward 1956 and the night fighters 1960. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 on dvd and bluray. A makeup genius, he was the heart of horror during the 1920s, and cagneys respectful. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 starring james cagney and jane greer on dvd and bluray.
On the latest episode of they actually made that by attaboy, he features kenners lifelike doll hugo. Man of a thousand faces trailer 1957 video detective. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lon chaney james cagney is a charismatic young man breaking into vaudeville as a. Download man of a thousand faces yify yts torrents. Man of a thousand faces 1957 fantastic movie musings and. This is the true story of the fabulous lon chaney makeup genius and actor lon chaney james cagney marries two women dorothy malone, jane greer and stars in silent classics like the phantom of the opera. It glosses over many facts and tends to paint lon chaney as a morose and unhappy man, whereas his personality, as i have learned over the years, was just the opposite. As an actor, he puts that knowledge together with lots of makeup and talent to use playing a variety of strange, unusual characters, adopting their characteristics so thoroughly as to. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. Man of a thousand faces on dvd 025195032582 from universal. Chaneys grown son was played by roger smith, later the star of televisions 77 sunset strip, and studio chief irving thalberg was portrayed by. Regina spektor man of a thousand faces lyrics genius. When man of a thousand faces was released in 1957, lon chaney had been dead for 27 years, but he was still remembered by a lot of older moviegoers.
Man of a thousand faces the title stems from the billing given the late universal, later metro, star, lon chaney by an alert publicity man. June 10th, 1998 not yet rated 2 hr 2 min plot summary. Man of a thousand faces is the lead single from british neoprogressive rock band marillions ninth studio album this strange engine, released on 2 june 1997 by castle communications imprint raw power. Man of a thousand faces that was first produced in 1975. The cagney of the 30s and 40s during which he played men of violence and faulty wiring is not the cagney you get in man of a thousand faces.
Aug, 2016 sweet smell of success 1957 this one is toting that one. Man of a thousand faces 1957 classic horror film board. Man of a thousand faces dvd 1957 universal studios. Reflecting the decline in popularity for marillion, the song reached only the number 98 on the. The turbulent life and professional career of vaudeville actor and silent screen horror star lon chaney 18831930, the man of a thousand faces. Sep, 2012 one of the best biopics ive seen is man of a thousand faces, done in 1957 to honor lon chaney sr. Man of a thousand faces 1957 1080p bluray x264psychd click to download. Original movie poster for man of a thousand faces 1957 934 universal original half sheet poster 22x28 folded. Download man of a thousand faces yts yify movies torrents download. On the other hand, the more i learn about lon chaney, the more frustrated i become with this picture. Man of a thousand faces official trailer few silent screen stars approached the status of lon chaney.
He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. As an actor, he puts that knowledge together with lots of makeup and talent to use playing a variety of strange, unusual characters, adopting their characteristics so thoroughly as to be called the man of a thousand. In creating such memorable and iconic characters as erik, the phantom of the opera and quasimodo in the hunchback of notre dame, lon chaney would inspire makeup artists and visual effects pioneers for years to come. The mildly creepy doll could be given a variety of different looks by gluing accessories on his bald head, such as wigs and scars. James cagney portrays lon, and the best females players are dorothy malone, as his first wife. Man of a thousand faces 1957 the movie database tmdb. Man of a thousand faces 1957 journeys in classic film. Our schedule took a detour with the announcement that the 2020 tcm classic film festival was being cancelled due to the pandemic. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 on dvd and bluray dvd. Lon chaney the man of a thousand faces american masters pbs. Man of a thousand faces 1957 dvd james cagney dorothy.
Man of a thousand faces draws the figure of a myth, showing that you can get to the true essence of something. With james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, marjorie rambeau. Original man of a thousand faces 1957 movie poster in g. With man of a thousand faces, it is easy to see why the biopic story has continued to be one of the stronger genres of film to this day. Here, he is a concerned father, a family man with a temper and personality intertwined with the morals of the era. The life and career of vaudevillian and silent screen horror. Shop man of a thousand faces dvd 1957 region 1 us import ntsc. I think it qualifies as a potboiler, a style that had already fallen out of fashion when it was made in 1957. Man of a thousand faces can be compared, and widely contrasted, with donald oconnor in the buster keaton story.
The son of deafmute parents, chaney earns his first success on the. The man of a thousand faces sits down at the table eats a small lump of sugar and smiles at the moon like he knows her. Man of a thousand faces dvd 1957 region 1 us import ntsc. Fine plus to very fine condition offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. As an actor, he puts that knowledge together with lots of makeup and talent to use playing a variety of strange, unusual characters, adopting their characteristics so thoroughly as to be called the man of a thousand faces. A makeup genius, he was the heart of horror during the 1920s, and cagneys respectful rendering of. Chaneys grown son was played by roger smith, later the star of televisions 77 sunset strip, and studio chief irving. There are some actors who i end up rarely covering for this series because they made so few. The 1950s appears to be a good decade for biopics, and both these tales focus on a wellregarded actor known for making audiences laugh and cry, with no words. See the full list of man of a thousand faces cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more.
As an actor, he puts that knowledge together with lots of makeup and talent to use playing a variety of strange, unusual characters, adopting their characteristics so thoroughly as to be called the man of a. Leonidas frank lon chaney april 1, 1883 august 26, 1930 was an american stage and film actor, makeup artist, director and screenwriter. James cagney sketches a vivid, dynamic picture of actor lon chaney in this slick hollywood biography, which centers on chaneys tumultuous personal life and ascent from cabaret clown to persevering tinseltown extra to fullfledged movie star. This is the true story of the fabulous lon chaney makeup genius and actor lon chaney james cagney marries two women dorothy malone, jane greer and stars in. Man of a thousand faces always will have a place in my heart. Sweet smell of success 1957 this one is toting that one. Released by disques cinemusique in 2012 dcm 7 containing music from man of a thousand faces 1957, written on the wind 1956. Download man of a thousand facesloose biography of actor lon chaney.
Man of a thousand faces written on the wind soundtrack. Known as the man of a thousand faces, silent film star lon chaney captured the imagination of the world through his incredibly expressive and transformative roles, such. Man of a thousand faces traces this course of this longsuffering talented genius through his marriage to an ambitious singer dorothy malone and his second wife jane greer, his trials with his aging parents and his infant son, and recreated many of chaneys most famous roles, including quasimodo of notre dame, the legless beggar of the. Man of a thousand faces 1957 720p bluray x264x0r 2.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 cast and crew moviefone. The life and career of vaudevillian and silent screen horror star lon chaney, including his contentious relationship with his neurotic wife and his premature death. A makeup genius, he was the heart of horror during the 1920s, and cagneys respectful rendering of this great. As an actor, he puts that knowledge together with lots of makeup and talent to use playing a variety of strange, unusual characters, adopting their characteristics so thoroughly as to be called the. Jul 12, 2008 man of a thousand faces always will have a place in my heart.
Marillion man of a thousand faces 1997, cd discogs. Man of a thousand faces written on the wind soundtrack from 1956, 1957, composed by frank skinner. The makers of the universal biopic man of a thousand faces 1957 decided to emphasize the melodrama in chaneys personal life for their picture, and in doing so they played fast and loose with some of the details to heighten the drama. Growing up with deaf parents, he learns what it is like to be different. Overview of man of a thousand faces, 1957, directed by joseph pevney, with james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, at turner classic movies. It was the bands first single since they departed from emi records in 1995. Man of a thousand faces 1957 dvd james cagney dorothy malone. One of the best biopics ive seen is man of a thousand faces, done in 1957 to honor lon chaney sr. Man of a thousand faces movie trailer and videos tv guide. Home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact. Lon chaneys life was pretty interesting, though as with most films, novels, etc. Chaney james cagney is the son of deafmute parents, so grew up communicating nonverbally through sign.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 bluray arrow academy medium. Lon chaney james cagney is a charismatic young man breaking into vaudeville as a juggler and mime. James cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, marjorie rambeau, jim backus, robert evans, celia lovsky, jeanne cagney, jack albertson. The two problems man of a thousand faces falls foul of are that.
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