Seven Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)

A mysterious traveling circus unleashes a torrent of magic and mysticism in a dusty Arizona town. "In what may be the finest performance in a fantasy film" (Guide for the Film Fanatic), Tony Randall charms and spellbinds as ringmaster Dr. Lao and his multitude of faces, a virtuoso turn that earned a special Oscar for Outstanding Makeup Achievement. Step inside the tent...and marvel.

Its a classic

I have seen this movie on tv when I was a kid and loved it. I got a copy for my sister, my mom and myself. The effects are very good considering the year it was made. It also has a very good story. December 22, 2008

7 Faces of Dr. Lao

This is not only a classic, but one of the most entertaining Tony Randall movies ever made. A young Barbara Eden adds to a great story and cast. December 1, 2008

Great for young and old alike

The concept of one actor playing multiple roles in a movie is not new and is not always pulled off well, but Tony Randall does an excellent job of it in this movie, there's something in this movie for everyone, and it's a great movie for young and old alike, after watching it, you can't help but come away from it feeling good.............. November 25, 2008

Randall at his best!

Tony Randall steps away from his usual roles as a germophobic neat freak (and a bit of a dandy) and becomes the enchanting and magical Dr. Lao, a travelling showman! But Dr. Lao's circus is no ordinary circus. From the moment it appears, seemingly out of nowhere, the residents of a quiet, turn of the century western town soon find out that this circus will change their lives forever.
The various acts in Dr. Lao's circus (all performed by Randall in many guises) will force the townsfolk to forget their own petty and self absorbing problems and take an insightful look inward.
Good special effects for the era and some very good performances by a note worthy cast.
A very enjoyable trip into the past!!! June 23, 2008

Weird in a good way

Saw this about in 1970. Pretty strange then and now. "Made" my kids watch it who are always saying "Dad, you always make us watch these old movies". They both watched it all the way through and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Some good moral teachings abound. It is tough to get kids to watch movies without all the million dollar special effects which take the place of story lines these days. This one was well received, and they didn't even complain about the "loch ness" type monster special effect which was horrendously poor.
Go figure (I dream of) Jeannie falling for a Goat dude! June 13, 2008

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