False Faces (1932)

THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!

• Drama

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”.

Rating

4.4 / 10 (5 votes)

Release date

October 12, 1932

Runtime

1h 13m

Language

English

Director

Lowell Sherman

Status

Released