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200085 minNRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

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Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

200085 minNRdocumentary

6.8/ 10(13 ratings)• TMDB

Lon Chaney, a pioneering silent film star, revolutionized the horror genre with his makeup artistry in classics like The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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Lon Chaney, a pioneering silent film star, revolutionized the horror genre with his makeup artistry in classics like The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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Kevin Brownlow

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Kenneth Branagh

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Forrest J. Ackerman

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Ray Bradbury

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Lon Chaney, a pioneering silent film star, transformed the horror genre with his innovative makeup techniques. From 1913 to 1930, Chaney captivated audiences with memorable roles in films like The Phantom of the Opera and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Directed by Tod Browning, the documentary includes interviews and archival footage that detail Chaney's artistic vision and lasting impact on the film industry. His legacy as a character actor endures in cinema history.

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