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”.
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 |