A Thousand Faces: Lon Chaney's Unique Artistry in Motion Pictures
by Michael F. Blake
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Book Summary Information
Author: Michael F. BlakeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1995-01-25
ISBN: 1879511215
Number of pages: 398
Publisher: Vestal Press
Book Reviews of A Thousand Faces: Lon Chaney's Unique Artistry in Motion Pictures
Book Review: Outstanding, lively - like the times it describes
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fascinating look at a long-gone time. Mr. Blake's book not only gives the reader great insight into the artistry and work of Lon Chaney, it is a peak into the past, of the days of silent film.Beyond the other rave reviews for this book relative to the artist, what made this book all the more valuable to me was Mr. Blake's description on movie-making at the turn of the 20th century. We can hear, feel and almost smell the greasepaint of that time, the hard work, the ramshackle artistry of these cinema pioneers.
This is one of the best books on early film, and a credit to the magic of Lon Chaney.
Summary of A Thousand Faces: Lon Chaney's Unique Artistry in Motion Pictures
For the first time, you can put conjecture aside and read definitive proof about the roles Chaney had behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera.Actors & Actresses Books
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