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Three silent-era works from one of the most talented and enigmatic actors of all time are featured in a two-disc set. in "The Ace of Hearts" (1921), a hired assassin has a crisis of conscience when he realizes his latest job will result in the loss of innocent lives.

Next, "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" (1928) finds aging circus performer Chaney in love with orphan Loretta Young; and Chaney is an "armless" carnival knife-thrower who takes a drastic step to win the heart of fellow performer Joan Crawford in Tod Browning's "The Unknown" (1927). Also included are the documentary "Lon Chaney: a Thousand Faces" and a photographic reconstruction of the lost film "London After Midnight" (1927). 5 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: French, Spanish; audio commentary; photo gallery; more. Silent with music score.