Another Face (1935): Cast & Plot
Another Face is a 1935 crime drama directed by Christy Cabanne, starring Oscar Apfel as Dr. H.J. Buler (uncredited), Molly Lamont and Brian Donlevy. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- Christy Cabanne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another Face About?
The premise of Another Face without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wanted murderer undergoes a radical facial reconstruction to escape the law and then hides in plain sight under the glare of a spotlight. The surgeon who performed the operation is found dead, and only the nurse who assisted knows his true appearance. As he adjusts to his new identity, she teaches him about women.
Another Face Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bare chested male
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- gang leader
- gang member
- vindication
- reprisal
- retribution
- slang
- 1930s
- farce
- movie studio cowboy
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- movie studio actor
- movie studio actress
- newspaper headline
- shot in the chest
- shot to death
- police officer kills suspect
- train
- train trip
- travel
- surgeon
- studio lot
- stand in
- set
- racial stereotype
- press agent
- player
- movie studio
- mother daughter relationship
- maid
- killer
- janitor
- henchman
- getaway
- gate
- g man
- filming
- fake identity
- face
- double
- doctor
- director
- cowboy costume
- cosmetic surgery
- cigarette smoking
- cameraman
- california
- blonde
- b movie
Another Face Cast & Characters
Oscar Apfel leads the cast as Dr. H.J. Buler (uncredited), with Molly Lamont as Mary McCall and Brian Donlevy as Broken Nose Dawson / Spencer Dutro III. Directed by Christy Cabanne; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Christy Cabanne
- Oscar Apfel as Dr. H.J. Buler (uncredited)
- Molly Lamont as Mary McCall
- Brian Donlevy as Broken Nose Dawson / Spencer Dutro III
- Phyllis Brooks as Sheila Barry
Also Starring in Another Face
· 10 more- Paul Stanton Bill Branch
- Alan Hale Charles L. Kellar
- Jack Randall Tex Williams
- Hattie McDaniel Nellie (uncredited)
- Wallace Ford Joe Haynes, Press Agent
- Emma Dunn Sheila's Mother (uncredited)
- Si Jenks Studio Janitor (uncredited)
- Ethel Wales Aunt Hattie (uncredited)
- Inez Courtney Mamie (uncredited)
- Erik Rhodes Grimm
More from Christy Cabanne
More films directed by Christy Cabanne: Scared to Death, Sensation Hunters, The Man Who Walked Alone and The Mummy’s Hand.
Another Face Plot Summary
What happens in Another Face from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the run from the police, the gangster Dawson turns to a desperate, underground solution: a facial change carried out by the unscrupulous Dr. H. L. Buler. He is helped by the nurse Mary McCall, who is stunned to recognize her patient when the transformation is complete. When Dawson’s new face finally appears, he is astonished by how different and pretty it is, and his rough-underworld ego is met with a glimmer of newfound confidence. His underling Muggsie Brown lurks nearby, muttering that he now looks as handsome as a movie star.
Full summary
The whole story of Another Face, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Another Face?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What profession does the character Dr. H. L. Buler have?
Another Face Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Mädchen” and “Masken”.
- Also known as
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- Mädchen
- Masken
- Mörder
- It Happened in Hollywood
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Woman’s Face, Stolen Face and A Face to Die For.
Another Face FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Another Face, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another Face?
Another Face runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Another Face released?
Another Face was released on December 20, 1935.
Who directed Another Face?
Another Face was directed by Christy Cabanne.
More films by Christy Cabanne Who is in the cast of Another Face?
Another Face stars Oscar Apfel as Dr. H.J. Buler (uncredited), Molly Lamont as Mary McCall and Brian Donlevy as Broken Nose Dawson / Spencer Dutro III, among 14 credited actors.
Does Another Face have a post-credit scene?
No. Another Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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