Movie

False Faces (1932)

• October 12, 1932
• 1h 13m

• Drama

“THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!”

Overview

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

Starring

Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee