False Faces
“THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!”
Synopsis
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”.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lowell Sherman
- Screenplay & Story
- Kubec Glasmon, Llewellyn Hughes
- Original Title
- False Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- K.B.S. Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lowell Sherman
Kubec Glasmon, Llewellyn Hughes
Ted D. McCord
Rose Loewinger
Lowell Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Lowell Sherman
Producer
Rose Loewinger
Editor
Kubec Glasmon
Screenplay
Llewellyn Hughes
Screenplay
Lowell Sherman
Director
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About False Faces
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What is False Faces about?
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”.
Who directed False Faces?
False Faces was directed by Lowell Sherman.
Who stars in False Faces?
The principal cast of False Faces includes Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee, Berton Churchill, David Landau.
When was False Faces released and how long is it?
False Faces was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.