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