Oscar Movies: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The (1964)

(aka “The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao”)

Tony Randall plays seven eccentric roles in George Pal’s The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao, a curiously original film that has its defenders and aficionados as well as detractors.

The fantasy-fable was adapted to the big screen by Charles G. Finney from his own novel.

 

Oscar Nominations: 1

Special Visual Effects: Jim Danforth

Oscar Awards: 1

Honorary Oscar for William Tuttle for his Make-Up achievement (There was not Make-Up category in 1964).

Oscar Context:

The winners of the Special Effects Oscar were Peter Ellenshaw, Hamilton Luske, and Eustace Lycett for the popular musical, Mary Poppins.

 

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