False Faces
1932The 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”.
Acted in
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
Helene Millard
as June Deering
John St. Polis
as Dr. McDonald
Joyce Compton
as Dottie Nation
Forrest Stanley
as District Attorney