Review of Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) by Elijah B — 10 Jul 2008
Everyone bashes this film because of it's innaccuracy to the real life tory of Lon Chaney. Well, back when this film was made, no one really knew the finer details. In life, Lon kept to himself, and at the time this film was very accurate.
It is well worth watching. James Cagney gives a stunningly cathartic performance as Chaney, and Jim Backus (Gilligan's island) co-stars. Thank God this film is finally on DVD. For so long ebay would sell it for $100 per disc, or the pirated copies were always bountiful.
The picture quality could have been better, considering it came from Universal, but ll in all, this should not be missed.
This review of Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) was written by Elijah B on 10 Jul 2008.
Man of a Thousand Faces has generally received positive reviews.
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