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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”.Read moreLess
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”.
The story
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 & crew
Lowell ShermanDr. Silas Brenton
Peggy ShannonElsie Fryer
Lila LeeGeorgia Rand
Berton ChurchillDr. J.B. Parker
David LandauMcCullough
Nance O'NeilMrs. Finn
Purnell PrattJefferson Howe
Olive TellMrs. Day
Edward MartindelMr. Jonathan Day
Geneva MitchellFlorence Day
Helene MillardJune Deering
John St. PolisDr. McDonaldExplore the crew
- Director
- Lowell Sherman
- Screenplay
- Llewellyn Hughes
- Screenplay
- Kubec Glasmon
- Producer
- Lowell Sherman
- Editor
- Rose Loewinger
- Director of Photography
- Ted D. McCord