False Faces (1932)

4.4/10 73 min Drama

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”.

Cast

Lowell Sherman

Dr. Silas Brenton

Peggy Shannon

Elsie Fryer

Lila Lee

Georgia Rand

Berton Churchill

Dr. J.B. Parker

David Landau

McCullough

Nance O'Neil

Mrs. Finn

Purnell Pratt

Jefferson Howe

Olive Tell

Mrs. Day

Edward Martindel

Mr. Jonathan Day

Geneva Mitchell

Florence Day

Helene Millard

June Deering

John St. Polis

Dr. McDonald

Joyce Compton

Dottie Nation

Forrest Stanley

District Attorney

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