

Strange Faces
“They looked alike...this sinister fiend and the country boy he impersonated... to steal a girl and her fortune.”
Synopsis
A soon-to-be-married couple, both news reporters, compete to break the story of a high-profile gangster's murder, which was, in truth, a staged crime using a lookalike. As clues emerge, the situation at had becomes more complicated and dangerous for all involved.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Frank Jenks
Nick Denby
Dorothea Kent
Maggie Moore
Andy Devine
Hector Hobbs
Leon Ames
Joe Gurney
Mary Treen
Lorry May
Frank M. Thomas
Ward
Spencer Charters
Mason City Sheriff
Joe King
Police Lt. Hennigan
Renie Riano
Mrs. Keller, Landlady
Frank Jaquet
Henry Evans
Frances Robinson
Girl in Cafe Making Comments
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
William
Mark Daniels
Man in Cafe Making Comments
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Errol Taggart
- Screenplay & Story
- Arndt Giusti, Cornelius Reese, Charles Grayson
- Original Title
- Strange Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Errol Taggart
Arndt Giusti, Cornelius Reese, Charles Grayson
Elwood Bredell
Charles Maynard
Department Leadership Roster
Errol Taggart
Director
Charles Grayson
Writer
Elwood Bredell
Director of Photography
Charles Maynard
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strange Faces.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Faces
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strange Faces about?
A soon-to-be-married couple, both news reporters, compete to break the story of a high-profile gangster's murder, which was, in truth, a staged crime using a lookalike. As clues emerge, the situation at had becomes more complicated and dangerous for all involved.
Who directed Strange Faces?
Strange Faces was directed by Errol Taggart.
Who stars in Strange Faces?
The principal cast of Strange Faces includes Frank Jenks, Dorothea Kent, Andy Devine, Leon Ames, Mary Treen.
When was Strange Faces released and how long is it?
Strange Faces was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.



















