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. 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. Growing up with deaf parents, he learns what it is like to be different. Potato head, lovable as he may be, really couldnt hold a candle to hugo, the man of a thousand faces.
Have seen man of a thousand faces,cagney was great as chaney. Man of a thousand faces 1957 man of a thousand faces. It was the bands first single since they departed from emi records in 1995. 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. Unfollow hugo man of a thousand faces to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
Download man of a thousand faces yify yts torrents. A tribute to my favorite male actor from the silent era, the incredible lon chaney. The author, a noted mythologist whom some would call a philosopher, uses the. A thousand faces is an artisan gift shop located in hillsboro village that features local artists as well as off the beaten path works of jewelry, art and. 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.
We have prepared a gallery of headshot images of him from one movie each year. 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. June 10th, 1998 not yet rated 2 hr 2 min plot summary. This article needs additional citations for verification. James cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer director joseph pevney and story by ralph wheelwright. Overview of man of a thousand faces, 1957, directed by joseph pevney, with james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, at turner classic movies. Man of a thousand faces 1957 joseph pevney synopsis. Lon chaney james cagney is a charismatic young man breaking into vaudeville as a juggler and mime. 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. Hazel explains that he cant and the man lifts up his trousers to the knee, revealing two wooden legs. 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.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 journeys in classic film. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. This was advanced cranium alteration, the opportunity to turn hugo into the doll of your dreams, or your nightmares. 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. One screen legend tips his hat to another as james cagney portrays horror film icon lon chaney in man of a thousand faces. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 on dvd and bluray.
When man of a thousand faces was released in 1957, lon chaney had been dead. Original james cagney 1 sheet 27 x 41 56 x 71 cm cinema poster starring. Aug 30, 2012 hugo, man of a thousand faces lets face facts mr. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. One screen legend tips his hat to another as james cagney portrays horror film icon lon chaney in man of a thousand. Regina spektor man of a thousand faces lyrics genius.
The son of deafmute parents, chaney earns his first success on the. Lon chaneys life was pretty interesting, though as with most films, novels, etc. Chaney was a slender and tall man and cagney was short and stubby. The man of a thousand faces regular edition creature features. Man of a thousand faces, original james cagney 1 sheet cinema. Lon punches the man in the face and tells him to get up. For their 1957 silver jubilee, universal offered this occasionally accurate biopic of its biggest silent star, lon chaney, as portrayed by the. Only two women knew the secret behind lon chaney, the fabulous man of a thousand faces. For the 1957 film, see man of a thousand faces film. Leonidas frank lon chaney april 1, 1883 august 26, 1930 was an american stage and film actor, makeup artist, director and screenwriter. Download man of a thousand faces yts yify movies torrents download.
Man of a thousand faces 1957 cast and crew moviefone. Man of a thousand faces sheet music for voice, piano or guitar. Jim cagney stars as lon chaney,the man of a thousand faces. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 on dvd and bluray dvd. The man of a thousand faces regular edition the art of bill nelson. Download and print man of a thousand faces sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by regina spektor.
This is my contribution to the movie projectors james cagney blogathon. The big clock has been on tcm,but i never pay much attention,as laughtons character is detestable. The thousand faces, colladovillalba, madrid, spain. We are a four piece young modern metal band from madrid, spain. Print and download man of a thousand faces sheet music. Rent man of a thousand faces 1957 starring james cagney and jane greer on dvd and bluray. Man of a thousand faces by joseph pevney james cagney.
This movie originally featured in cinema s all over, is a fantastic dramatic biography that was nominated for an oscar, but strangely didnt get the win. James cagney stars as horror film legend lon chaney in this biographical portrait. Watch the video for man of a thousand faces from regina spektors far for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This site best viewed with mozilla firefox 23recommended or internet explorer 9 or greater. Directed by joseph pevney, the films cast included dorothy malone, jane greer and jim backus.
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. Aug, 2016 sweet smell of success 1957 this one is toting that one. The hero with a thousand faces by joseph campbell, hardcover. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 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. 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. 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. Home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact. He falls in love with his new assistant, cleva dorothy malone, but when he reveals that he grew up as the son of two deafmute parents, she reacts with horror and disgust. Lon chaney tribute to the man of a thousand faces youtube. 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.
The life and career of vaudevillian and silent screen horror. Man of a thousand faces is a film that positively reeks of hollywood sap. With james cagney, dorothy malone, jane greer, marjorie rambeau. 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. After a rich silentmovie career starring in such classics as he who gets. The hero with a thousand faces study guide plot summaryplot summary this book, published in the late 1940s, is an enlightening evocation of the power of myth and meaning to transcend time, place, culture, gender and spiritual perspective. 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. Cagney, james films the early hollywood comedy technique of piethrowing has been recorded by the industrys uptodate cinemascope cameras for a highlight sequence in universalinternationals man of a thousand faces, the story of the late lon chaney, hollywoods man of mystery, and. See the full list of man of a thousand faces cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. For the 2009 song by regina spektor, see far album.
In the book,the victim calls hagen a fairy gorilla and she pays the ultimate price for that remark. Nov 19, 2015 man of a thousand faces 1957 is a film detailing the life of silent movie actor lon chaney, played by james cagney. 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. Since the publication of the hero with a thousand faces, campbells theory has been consciously applied. Download man of a thousand facesloose biography of actor lon chaney. Joseph pevneys biopic takes a somewhat whitewashed view of chaneys career, but cagney is nothing short of riveting in the lead.
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