Actor Lon Chaney did not earn the moniker “The Man of a Thousand Faces” without a reason. Fresh from success in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, he was unanimous choice for the role of the disfigured Phantom. Chaney's unforgettable portrayal proved his greatest career achievement. It also marked a watershed for Universal, which went on to produce the legendary horror series that cemented its renown.
The Phantom of the Opera, c.1925, Coloration on Fine Linenafter Universal Pictures American (c.1912 - ) |
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Actor Lon Chaney did not earn the moniker “The Man of a Thousand Faces” without a reason. Fresh from success in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, he was unanimous choice for the role of the disfigured Phantom. Chaney's unforgettable portrayal proved his greatest career achievement. It also marked a watershed for Universal, which went on to produce the legendary horror series that cemented its renown. |
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