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False Faces (1932)

4.3 | Oct 12, 1932 (US) | Drama | 01:13

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”.

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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