Episode

American Masters: Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces

Name: American Masters: Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces
Released: 2002-10-30
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 172002-10-30

Overview

A biography of the influential actor and director of silent film classics and his contributions to character expression and make-up effects.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 17
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 2002-10-30
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces is Episode 2 in Season 17 of American Masters. It aired on 2002-10-30. The runtime is 90 min.

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