Face Value
Synopsis
Howard Crandall Jr., who comes from a wealthy family, has suffered a disfiguring facial injury during World War I, and at war's end stays in Paris rather than return home to his family and sweetheart Muriel looking the way he does. While in Paris he forms a secret society of men who are in a similar position. When he finally does decide to return home, his family and Muriel are at first shocked by his appearance, but they recover and try to make him feel comfortable and accepted. However, it's not before Howard begins to feel their actions are motivated more by pity than love, and when Arthur Wells, who was once Muriel's suitor, shows up one day and is greeted warmly and intimately by Muriel, Howard starts to think that his suspicions are justified.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Guihan
- Original Title
- Face Value
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Sterling Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
Frances Guihan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Florey
Director
Frances Guihan
Writer
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 Face Value
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What is Face Value about?
Howard Crandall Jr., who comes from a wealthy family, has suffered a disfiguring facial injury during World War I, and at war's end stays in Paris rather than return home to his family and sweetheart Muriel looking the way he does. While in Paris he forms a secret society of men who are in a similar position. When he finally does decide to return home, his family and Muriel are at first shocked by his appearance, but they recover and try to make him feel comfortable and accepted. However, it's not before Howard begins to feel their actions are motivated more by pity than love, and when Arthur Wells, who was once Muriel's suitor, shows up one day and is greeted warmly and intimately by Muriel, Howard starts to think that his suspicions are justified.
Who directed Face Value?
Face Value was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Face Value?
The principal cast of Face Value includes Fritzi Ridgeway, Gene Gowing, Betty Baker, Paddy O'Flynn, Jack Mower.
When was Face Value released and how long is it?
Face Value was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Face Value?
Face Value holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).