False Faces

False Faces

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1932-10-12

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”.

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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”.

Released

1932-10-12

Runtime

73

Director

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

K.B.S. Productions Inc.

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    Lowell Sherman

    Lowell Sherman
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    Peggy Shannon

    Peggy Shannon
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    Lila Lee

    Lila Lee
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    Berton Churchill

    Berton Churchill
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    David Landau

    David Landau
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    Nance O'Neil

    Nance O'Neil
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    Purnell Pratt

    Purnell Pratt
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    Olive Tell

    Olive Tell
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    Edward Martindel

    Edward Martindel
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    Geneva Mitchell

    Geneva Mitchell
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    Helene Millard

    Helene Millard
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    John St. Polis

    John St. Polis
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    Joyce Compton

    Joyce Compton
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    Forrest Stanley

    Forrest Stanley