[Part 2/2] Lon Chaney: The Man Behind a Thousand Faces

This is a documentary made to acknowledge the under appreciated, yet versatile, silent film actor, Lon Chaney. Mr. Chaney was a citizen of Colorado Springs and is known throughout the world for his achievements in make-up artistry, character acting, and numerous iconic roles such as The Phantom of the Opera, and as Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Although he accomplished great work within his field and film history, he has never received proper recognition for his achievements.

Through interviews with Tom Savini (renowned Hollywood make-up artist), Robert von Dassanowsky (esteemed UCCS film professor/film expert and historian), and Bob Lillie (Colorado Springs city auditorium organist/Chaney historian), we tried to illustrate the life and achievements of this fascinating individual. The production staff consisting of Nathan Ward, Kevin Beechwood, Kaley Ramirez, Kelley Ponce, Chris Stroh, and Matt Foster is currently trying to stimulate a movement to recognize the achievements of Lon Chaney through naming a boulevard in Colorado Springs after him and/or the construction of a statue downtown.

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• robert von dassanowsky
• bob lillie

[PC3900]

Very nice video - Orson Welles said in 1971 that there has never been a tribute to Chaney anything near the dimensions he deserves.

[Ropieroo]

Lon Chaney was a GENIUS!

[1989kaitlen]

I think its the same reason as to why most actors or movies get under appreciated. While it is good to make the audience feel sad or sorry for the characters, a lot prefer to laugh or feel moved by a romantic scene. It's the same typical thing that happens at any decade. The comedies and dramas would still have that empathy, but they would be more prefered than the rest.

[MsMayaGabrielle]

i wish he were here now i have seen all his films.

[belammq]

Perfection! Thank you!

[JoanCollins2009]

just found out about him sad he died young and i know the phantom face iv seen it all over horror books love him

[SeanChaney]

@Liebling05 Ron is Creighton's Grandson. I am proud to be a distant relative of Lon and Creighton (Lon Chaney Jr) Both amazing actors that have been overlooked for their achievements and talents here in the US. They are mostly remembered for their Horror movies although both men have played very diverse roles. One that just amazes me is that of Lon Chaney as a China man. Ron and his family have been trying to raise the Money for Lon Chaney Jr's star in Hollywood which is far overdue.

[RussianPhantom24601]

He was such a great makup artist. I have seen many of his films and had no idea what he actually looked like untill I saw this.

[Liebling05]

Sorry, got cut off. Ron has done everything in his power to keep his father's and grandfather's legacies alive. Look him up :)

[Liebling05]

@cristinawilligs Chaney's son Creighton (LCJr.) did have children, one of whom is Ron Chaney. They

[Night0fTheLivingNES]

A Lon Chaney museum would be awesome.

[cristinawilligs]

@clintbronson5 iguess he has not family survived, dont think his only son had  family