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False Faces

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”.

1932 |1h 13m |  Drama

Cast

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Lowell Sherman

Dr. Silas Brenton

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Peggy Shannon

Elsie Fryer

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Lila Lee

Georgia Rand

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Berton Churchill

Dr. J.B. Parker

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David Landau

McCullough

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Nance O'Neil

Mrs. Finn

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Purnell Pratt

Jefferson Howe

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Olive Tell

Mrs. Day

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Edward Martindel

Mr. Jonathan Day

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Geneva Mitchell

Florence Day

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Helene Millard

June Deering

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John St. Polis

Dr. McDonald

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Joyce Compton

Dottie Nation

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Forrest Stanley

District Attorney

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Status

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Language

English

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