Forgotten Faces
Synopsis
A petty thief who robs the very rich at speakeasies, and gets away with it because the rich don't want the bad publicity, is finally caught and sent to Sing Sing. After good behavior, he gets an emergency permission for a return home, so that he may save his daughter from the hands of her disreputable mother. However, he must first promise not to kill his wife while he is out of prison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Schertzinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Washburn Child, Howard Estabrook, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Julian Johnson
- Original Title
- Forgotten Faces
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Schertzinger
Richard Washburn Child, Howard Estabrook, Oliver H.P. Garrett, Julian Johnson
J. Roy Hunt
George Nichols Jr., David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Schertzinger
Director
Howard Estabrook
Writer
Julian Johnson
Writer
George Nichols Jr.
Editor
David O. Selznick
Editor
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgotten Faces
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What is Forgotten Faces about?
A petty thief who robs the very rich at speakeasies, and gets away with it because the rich don't want the bad publicity, is finally caught and sent to Sing Sing. After good behavior, he gets an emergency permission for a return home, so that he may save his daughter from the hands of her disreputable mother. However, he must first promise not to kill his wife while he is out of prison.
Who directed Forgotten Faces?
Forgotten Faces was directed by Victor Schertzinger.
Who stars in Forgotten Faces?
The principal cast of Forgotten Faces includes Clive Brook, William Powell, Olga Baclanova, Mary Brian, Fred Kohler.
When was Forgotten Faces released and how long is it?
Forgotten Faces was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forgotten Faces?
Forgotten Faces holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).