False Faces
"THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!"
Originally released in 1932. False Faces is a drama film. directed by Lowell Sherman. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, and Lila Lee
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”.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lowell Sherman
as Dr. Silas Brenton
Peggy Shannon
as Elsie Fryer
Lila Lee
as Georgia Rand
Berton Churchill
as Dr. J.B. Parker
David Landau
as McCullough
Nance O'Neil
as Mrs. Finn
Purnell Pratt
as Jefferson Howe
Olive Tell
as Mrs. Day
Edward Martindel
as Mr. Jonathan Day
Geneva Mitchell
as Florence Day
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- K.B.S. Productions Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sta...
Who directed False Faces?
False Faces was directed by Lowell Sherman.
How long is False Faces?
False Faces has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was False Faces released?
False Faces was released on October 12, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in False Faces?
The main cast of False Faces includes Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee, Berton Churchill, David Landau.