
False Faces
Drama
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”.
Top Cast


Lowell Sherman
Lowell Sherman
Dr. Silas Brenton
Lowell Sherman
Dr. Silas Brenton


Peggy Shannon
Peggy Shannon
Elsie Fryer
Peggy Shannon
Elsie Fryer


Lila Lee
Lila Lee
Georgia Rand
Lila Lee
Georgia Rand


Berton Churchill
Berton Churchill
Dr. J.B. Parker
Berton Churchill
Dr. J.B. Parker


David Landau
David Landau
McCullough
David Landau
McCullough


Nance O'Neil
Nance O'Neil
Mrs. Finn
Nance O'Neil
Mrs. Finn


Purnell Pratt
Purnell Pratt
Jefferson Howe
Purnell Pratt
Jefferson Howe


Olive Tell
Olive Tell
Mrs. Day
Olive Tell
Mrs. Day


Edward Martindel
Edward Martindel
Mr. Jonathan Day
Edward Martindel
Mr. Jonathan Day


Geneva Mitchell
Geneva Mitchell
Florence Day
Geneva Mitchell
Florence Day
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