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1932

False Faces

Directed by Lowell Sherman
THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!

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”.

Duration

1h 13m

Released

October 12, 1932

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Cast14

  • Lowell Sherman
  • Peggy Shannon
  • Lila Lee
  • Berton Churchill
  • David Landau
  • Nance O'Neil
  • Purnell Pratt
  • Olive Tell
  • Edward Martindel

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