
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”.
Directed by Lowell Sherman
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Cast

Lowell Sherman
Dr. Silas Brenton

Peggy Shannon
Elsie Fryer

Lila Lee
Georgia Rand

Berton Churchill
Dr. J.B. Parker

David Landau
McCullough

Nance O'Neil
Mrs. Finn

Purnell Pratt
Jefferson Howe

Olive Tell
Mrs. Day

Edward Martindel
Mr. Jonathan Day

Geneva Mitchell
Florence Day

Helene Millard
June Deering

John St. Polis
Dr. McDonald

Joyce Compton
Dottie Nation

Forrest Stanley
District Attorney
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