False Faces (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1932, False Faces is a drama film directed by Lowell Sherman, running about 73 minutes. “THE BEAUTY RACKET EXPOSED!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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”.
Who’s in it. False Faces stars Lowell Sherman as Dr. Silas Brenton, Peggy Shannon as Elsie Fryer, Lila Lee as Georgia Rand and Berton Churchill as Dr. J.B. Parker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, False Faces has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Faces tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Faces (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for False Faces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is False Faces worth watching?
- False Faces holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Faces?
- False Faces stars Lowell Sherman, Peggy Shannon, Lila Lee, Berton Churchill and David Landau.
- When was False Faces released?
- False Faces was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.