Man of a Thousand Faces

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Man of a Thousand Faces (13-Aug-1957)

Writers: R. Wright Campbell; Ivan Goff; Ben Roberts; Ralph Wheelwright

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Jack Albertson Actor 16-Jun-1907 25-Nov-1981 The Man on Chico and the Man

Jim Backus Actor 25-Feb-1913 3-Jul-1989 Mr. Howell on Gilligan's Island

James Cagney Actor 17-Jul-1899 30-Mar-1986 New York tough guy

Robert Evans Film/TV Producer 29-Jun-1930 The Kid Stays In The Picture

Jane Greer Actor 9-Sep-1924 24-Aug-2001 Out of the Past

Dorothy Malone Actor 30-Jan-1925 Written on the Wind

Marjorie Rambeau Actor 15-Jul-1889 6-Jul-1970 The Primrose Path

REVIEWS

Review by john levin (posted on 21-May-2007)

This film sums up Cagney's career. It displays his versatility as a dramatic and comedic actor.It also allows us to see him dance one last time. He is given excellent support from Celia Lovsky as his mother and from the underrated Jane Greer who plays his second wife with a great deal of warmth. This from the ultimate betrayer she so ably portrayed in Out of the past. Great support also from Marjorie Rambeau who plays an elderly bit player in the grand manner. A very touching and lovely film that remains my favorite after 50 years!

Review by John W Levin (posted on 8-May-2007)

I saw this film when it was released and proceeded to follow it from one theatre to another for a total of thirteen viewings. I was eleven then. Fifty years later I still maintain it was the BEST film I've ever seen. Cagney gets to show many facets of his screen persona including a multitude of moods and dance steps. He's given great support by Jane Greer who plays his second wife and by Marjorie Rambeau in her last role as a grand bit player. A remarkably touching and outstanding biopic.

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