The False Faces (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1919, The False Faces is an action, drama and war film directed by Irvin Willat, running about 76 minutes. “Another "Lone Wolf" story. Perils by the score! Thrills-loads and loads of them! Nuff said! See it and be convinced.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During World War I, a professional thief known as The Lone Wolf is assigned to steal a cylinder with important information from behind the German lines and bring it to Allied intelligence headquarters. However, German agents set out to stop him, headed by the man who was responsible for the death of the thief's sister.
Who’s in it. The False Faces stars Henry B. Walthall as Michael Lanyard, Lon Chaney as Karl Eckstrom, Mary Anderson as Cecilia Brooke and Milton Ross as Ralph Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The False Faces has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The False Faces page.
If you liked it. Fans of The False Faces tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The False Faces (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The False Faces change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The False Faces worth watching?
- The False Faces holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The False Faces?
- The False Faces stars Henry B. Walthall, Lon Chaney, Mary Anderson, Milton Ross and Thornton Edwards.
- When was The False Faces released?
- The False Faces was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.