this be a favorite movie of mine . mostly and because i be a fan of james cagney and think his performance in this movie be excellent . in his autobiography and cagney by cagney mr. cagney tell of many actual event in mr. chaney life that be use in the picture and one in particular that be so sad they decide not to include it . although loosely base on the life of lon chaney and sr. i still felt the producer use enough actual event in mr. chaney life to convey to the viewer what a truly talented man he be . also and the tremendous challenge he face be the son of deaf and mute parent . this be an excellent movie that stand up well through the year .