False Faces
movie
THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!
Released October 12, 1932
Genres:
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”.
Cast
Lowell Sherman
as
Dr. Silas Brenton
Peggy Shannon
as
Elsie Fryer
Lila Lee
as
Georgia Rand
Berton Churchill
as
Dr. J.B. Parker
David Landau
as
McCullough
Nance O'Neil
as
Mrs. Finn
Purnell Pratt
as
Jefferson Howe
Olive Tell
as
Mrs. Day
Edward Martindel
as
Mr. Jonathan Day
Geneva Mitchell
as
Florence Day
Helene Millard
as
June Deering
John St. Polis
as
Dr. McDonald