False Faces - 1932

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”.

73min
1932
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

Cast

Lowell Sherman profile pictureLowell ShermanDr. Silas Brenton
Peggy Shannon profile picturePeggy ShannonElsie Fryer
Lila Lee profile pictureLila LeeGeorgia Rand
Berton Churchill profile pictureBerton ChurchillDr. J.B. Parker
David Landau profile pictureDavid LandauMcCullough
Nance O'Neil profile pictureNance O'NeilMrs. Finn
Purnell Pratt profile picturePurnell PrattJefferson Howe
Olive Tell profile pictureOlive TellMrs. Day
Edward Martindel profile pictureEdward MartindelMr. Jonathan Day
Geneva Mitchell profile pictureGeneva MitchellFlorence Day
Helene Millard profile pictureHelene MillardJune Deering
John St. Polis profile pictureJohn St. PolisDr. McDonald
Joyce Compton profile pictureJoyce ComptonDottie Nation
Forrest Stanley profile pictureForrest StanleyDistrict Attorney

About False Faces

False Faces 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”.

Runtime: 73min

Extra details

Original Title: False Faces
Original Language: English
Directed By: Lowell Sherman
Production Companies
K.B.S. Productions Inc.