Lon Chaney, a silent movie star and makeup artist, is the subject of this documentary. The film explores his childhood, including his deaf-mute parents and delayed speech, which influenced his expressive face and hands. Chaney's career began on the stage, where he met his first wife and had a child later became who a horror actor. He gained fame with his contortionist role in "The Miracle Man" and went on to star in iconic horror films and varied character roles. The documentary concludes with Chaney's death from lung cancer and a mysterious anecdote about his tomb.
Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
The life and career of silent movie legend Lon Chaney are explored in this documentary, highlighting his impressive array of characterizations and his iconic work in horror films.
