The False Faces
“Another "Lone Wolf" story. Perils by the score! Thrills-loads and loads of them! Nuff said! See it and be convinced.”
Synopsis
During World War I, a professional thief known as The Lone Wolf is assigned to steal a cylinder with important information from behind the German lines and bring it to Allied intelligence headquarters. However, German agents set out to stop him, headed by the man who was responsible for the death of the thief's sister.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Joseph Vance, Irvin Willat
- Original Title
- The False Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Artcraft Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
Louis Joseph Vance, Irvin Willat
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War I
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Frequently Asked Questions About The False Faces
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What is The False Faces about?
During World War I, a professional thief known as The Lone Wolf is assigned to steal a cylinder with important information from behind the German lines and bring it to Allied intelligence headquarters. However, German agents set out to stop him, headed by the man who was responsible for the death of the thief's sister.
Who directed The False Faces?
The False Faces was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in The False Faces?
The principal cast of The False Faces includes Henry B. Walthall, Lon Chaney, Mary Anderson, Milton Ross, Thornton Edwards.
When was The False Faces released and how long is it?
The False Faces was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is The False Faces based on a book or true story?
The False Faces is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Joseph Vance".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The False Faces?
The False Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).