A tale of cheats and impostors, taking its inspiration from true facts and from one of the most intriguing characters of recent decades. When we think of the silent film era, we think of actors like charlie. Other articles where man of a thousand faces is discussed. Known as the man of a thousand faces, silent film star lon chaney captured the imaginations of the world through his incredibly expressive and transformative roles, such as quasimodo in the hunchback of notre dame and the phantom from the original phantom of the opera. 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. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 on dvd and bluray. It is quite obviously that the screenwriter took a look at a time line of chaneys life and took out the major events only to write his own story. The hero with a thousand faces first published in 1949 is a work of comparative mythology by joseph campbell, in which the author discusses his theory of the mythological structure of the journey of the archetypal hero found in world myths. 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. This film would also be a great candidate for a remake. The man of a thousand faces is an above average 1950s biopic distinguished by a sympathetic performance by james cagney as silent film star lon chaney. The man with a thousand faces full film topic youtube.
Watch the video for man of a thousand faces from regina spektors far for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Joseph campbell launches into a lengthy blueprint for storytelling, commonly known as the heros journey. Such selfrighteousness leads to a misunderstanding, not only of oneself, but of the nature of both man and the cosmos. He was called the man of a thousand faces, due to his uncanny ability to. Lon chaneys life was pretty interesting, though as with most films, novels, etc. Original movie poster for man of a thousand faces 1957 934 universal original half sheet poster 22x28 folded. Le film man of a thousand faces 1957 vostfr film complet. The mysterious death became a cause celebre, and as this lyrical animated film. Behind the scenes, however, this longsuffering talented geniuss life was. 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. Fine plus to very fine condition offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Chaney often had to identify himself with an x on these photographs.
Man of a thousand faces official trailer few silent screen stars approached the status of lon chaney. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 starring james cagney and jane greer on dvd and bluray. Man of a thousand faces 1957 934 movieart original film. Chaney, while filming the phantom of the opera in 1925, shows the personal makeup kit he uses to transform himself into the man of a thousand faces. Chaneys makeup skills were as admired and clucked over as todays cgi special effects, and only decades later did biographers bring out the facts about his. Movie biographies were popular at the time and this is one of the better entries in the genre. Lon chaney 18831930 the man of a thousand faces famous silent film actor lon chaney was born alonzo leonidas frank chaney, in colorado springs, colorado, on april 1st, 1883. Apr 08, 20 with that being said, man of a thousand faces is a wellput together film that enmesh the melodrama against a heartfelt story of a man who understood adversity, and wanted to change it without words. 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. 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 1957 journeys in classic film. Man of a thousand faces 1957 lon chaney james cagney is a charismatic young man breaking into vaudeville as a juggler and mime. Man of a thousand faces film 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. Lon chaney the man of a thousand faces american masters pbs. 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 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. The life and career of vaudevillian and silent screen horror star lon chaney, his contentious relationship with his neurotic wife, and his premature death. Though several of the performances were widely praised, the only oscar nomination the film earned was for best original screenplay. If you would like to share feedback with us about pricing, delivery or other customer service issues, please contact customer. Here, he is a concerned father, a family man with a temper and personality intertwined with the morals of the era. Man of a thousand faces 1957 joseph pevney synopsis. 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 film s cast included james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer and jim backus. Get specific details about this product from customers who own it. Man of a thousand faces film by pevney 1957 britannica.
James cagney stars as horror film legend lon chaney in this biographical portrait. Videos for man of a thousand faces turner classic movies. Lon chaney man of a thousand faces, silent film actor. This was followed by book rewrites and the completion of the score. Lon chaney cagney has grown up with taunts of freak in his head due to his parents being deaf. One screen legend tips his hat to another as james cagney portrays horror film icon lon chaney in man of a thousand faces. The bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck, english. Original man of a thousand faces 1957 movie poster in g. Cause im the man of a thousand faces yes im the man of a thousand faces i stole a fire but it burned up too much too soon i took a leap and i landed on the moon voice of command voice of a snake voice of humanity voice of insanity voice of obedience thousand faces thousand races cry me a river steal a fire face in the stars stones in the. Man of a thousand faces is a 1957 film detailing the life of silent movie actor lon chaney. In 1957, chaney was the subject of a biopic titled man of a thousand faces, in which he was portrayed by james cagney. Man of a thousand faces 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 audio commentary james. Overview of man of a thousand faces, 1957, directed by joseph pevney, with james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, at turner classic movies. The son of deafmute parents, chaney earns his first success on the. Feb 06, 2018 in 1920, a womans body was found burned in sydney, australia. Le film man of a thousand faces 1957 vostfr admin 20170707t20. It focuses more on chaneys semitragic personal life than it does on his success as a movie star. A makeup genius, he was the heart of horror during the 1920s, and cagneys respectful.
A troubled production, the phantom of the opera was actually completed in 1923 but was. It was the bands first single since they departed from emi records in 1995. With that being said, man of a thousand faces is a wellput together film that enmesh the melodrama against a heartfelt story of a man who understood adversity, and wanted to change it without words. Man of a thousand faces by joseph pevney james cagney. Sweet smell of success 1957 this one is toting that one. 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. A transgender man, a mysterious death, and a crime that would haunt australia for years. Compilation of president reagans humor from selected speeches. Lon chaney died of throat cancer on august 26th, 1930, after completing his first. Jan 25, 2017 provided to youtube by sire man of a thousand faces regina spektor far. Cagney als chaney, malone als labiele eerste echtgenote. Chaneys makeup skills were as admired and clucked over as todays cgi special effects, and only decades later did biographers bring out the.
In 1920, a womans body was found burned in sydney, australia. The hero with a thousand faces quotes by joseph campbell. Man of a thousand faces rent movies and tv shows on dvd and. The man of a thousand faces, as chaney was known, caused a. When we think of the silent film era, we think of actors like charlie chaplin, buster keaton, or clara bow, stars who. Lon chaney was a silent film actor who died 89 years ago in 1930. According to a thousand faces, chaney sent movie stills to his brother to see if his own brother could recognize him. Regina spektor man of a thousand faces lyrics genius. Watch the man with a thousand faces stream full movies. 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 he begins his quiet ascension. One of the bestever hollywood biopics, universals man of a thousand faces is an almost completely fictionalized telling of the story of lon chaney, one of the most interesting of the silent film talents. Man of a thousand faces trailer 1957 video detective.
Staring jane greer, dorothy malone, james cagney and robert evans. He starred in hundreds of films and his makeup skills would earn him the nickname, the man of a. With all the lame ideas for movies these days someone should make an in depth film about this man, he certainly deserves it. 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. He was called the man of a thousand faces, due to his uncanny ability to transform himself into many types of characters through makeup and pantomime. Aug 19, 2014 mike explores the life and legend of lon chaney through this melodramatic bio pic. But think of it as the literary equivalent of being handed a skeleton keybecause this book unlocks the plot of basically every movie and most books ever made. Known as the man of a thousand faces, silent film star lon chaney. Man of a thousand faces is a film that positively reeks of hollywood sap. Man of a thousand faces 1957 audio commentary james cagney. The film is a largely fictionalized account, as chaney was notoriously private and hated the hollywood lifestyle. Produced by universal, the studio for which chaney had become a major star in the phantom of the opera, the oscarnominated screenplay is more fanciful tribute than objective history. Chaney was a slender and tall man and cagney was short and stubby.
Man of a thousand faces is one of hollywoods better films about hollywood. The goal of the myth is to dispel the need for such lifeignorance by affecting a reconciliation of the individual consciousness. The multitude of men and women choose the less adventurous way of the comparatively unconscious civic and tribal routines. Man of a thousand faces on dvd 014381429022 from image ent directed by joseph pevney. 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. James cagney portrays chameleonlike actor lon chaney in the hollywood biography man of a thousand faces 1957. Thanks to a dandy performance by james cagney in the role of the great silentfilm star, lon chaney, there is drama and personality in man of a thousand. But these seekers, too, are savedby virtue of the inherited symbolic aids of society, the rites of passage, the graceyielding sacraments, given to mankind of old by the redeemers and handed down through millenniums. Jul 07, 2017 le film man of a thousand faces 1957 vostfr admin 20170707t20.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 man of a thousand faces. Growing up with deaf parents, he learns what it is like to be different. Man of a thousand faces draws the figure of a myth, showing that you can get to the true essence of something, or someone, without being true to facts. The film begins as chaney, the son of two deaf parents, is tasting success in vaudeville as a knockabout juggler, mime, and quickchange artist. Aug 27, 2016 lon chaney man of a thousand faces duration. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Lon chaney, american film actor whose versatility and moving.
Chaneys big break came with 1919s the miracle man, which made him the character actor in hollywood. Man of a thousand faces 1957 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. Seven weeks after completing what would be his only talking picture. Released in 1957, man of a thousand faces stars james cagney as silent film legend lon chaney. Aug, 2016 sweet smell of success 1957 this one is toting that one. Jim cagney stars as lon chaney,the man of a thousand faces. 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 hunchback of notre dame and the phantom from the original phantom of the opera. Man of a thousand faces original trailer trailer clip man of a thousand faces original trailer man of a thousand faces original trailer airing. Directed by joseph pevney, the film s cast included james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer and jim backus.