False Faces (1932)
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”.
Director:
Lowell Sherman
Writers:
Kubec Glasmon, Llewellyn Hughes.
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Lowell Sherman as Dr. Silas Brenton |
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Peggy Shannon as Elsie Fryer |
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Lila Lee as Georgia Rand |
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Berton Churchill as Dr. J.B. Parker |
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David Landau as McCullough |
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Nance O'Neil as Mrs. Finn |
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Purnell Pratt as Jefferson Howe |
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Olive Tell as Mrs. Day |
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Edward Martindel as Mr. Jonathan Day |
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Geneva Mitchell as Florence Day |
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Helene Millard as June Deering |
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John St. Polis as Dr. McDonald |
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Joyce Compton as Dottie Nation |
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Forrest Stanley as District Attorney |
| Production | Lowell Sherman | Producer |
| Writing | Kubec Glasmon | Screenplay |
| Editing | Rose Loewinger | Editor |
| Writing | Llewellyn Hughes | Screenplay |
| Directing | Lowell Sherman | Director |
| Camera | Ted D. McCord | Director of Photography |
