4.4False Faces · 1932
False Faces (1932) is a Drama film directed by Lowell Sherman, starring Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee.
Drama
4.4Overview
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”.
Cast
Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee, Berton Churchill, David Landau, Nance O'Neil, Purnell Pratt, Olive Tell
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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”.
When was "False Faces" released?
False Faces was released in 1932.
Who stars in "False Faces"?
The cast includes Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee, Berton Churchill.
