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False Faces

(1932)

October 12, 1932 1h 13m
44%
TMDB Score

Overview

The philandering Dr. Silas Brenton is fired from his position at a large hospital and given 24 hours to vacate the state. He sets himself up in Chicago as a "prestigious" plastic surgeon to the stars. However, Brenton's silver tongue can't cover up his dubious methods, and an investigation into his practice is launched by the examining board of plastic surgeons. A delirious film à clef based on the loathsome career of Henry J. Schireson, the self-styled “King of Quacks”.

Lowell Sherman

Director

Top Billed Cast

LS

Lowell Sherman

Dr. Silas Brenton

PS

Peggy Shannon

Elsie Fryer

LL

Lila Lee

Georgia Rand

BC

Berton Churchill

Dr. J.B. Parker

DL

David Landau

McCullough

NO

Nance O'Neil

Mrs. Finn

PP

Purnell Pratt

Jefferson Howe

OT

Olive Tell

Mrs. Day

EM

Edward Martindel

Mr. Jonathan Day

GM

Geneva Mitchell

Florence Day