i must have seen a different film!!

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Blistering performances.

STOLEN FACE is a surprisingly intriguing little British thriller of 1952. It comes from Hammer Films and is directed by the superlative Terence Fisher, one of the studio's very best talents. The plot feels like an intriguing precursor to that of EYES WITHOUT A FACE, involving a dedicated plastic surgeon who decides to help out a scarred criminal woman by giving her a new face - that of one of his own lost loves. He ends up marrying the 'new woman', but there's a somewhat obvious twist in store and things get very dark indeed. Although an obviously low budget film and rather slow-paced story, this one kept my interest throughout. The scientific aspects of the story are better utilised than in something like Hammer's FOUR-SIDED TRIANGLE, while Paul Henreid is a sympathetic lead. Best of all is Lizabeth Scott, who reminded me a little of Shirley Eaton, doing very well in a double role and convincing as both characters. The drama is high in the first half and gives way to some compelling suspense in the second, as well as a great climax.

I have around 80 Hammer films in my movie collection and this is the earliest one (due to its inclusion on "The Mummy" Blu Ray as a special feature). I'm embarking on a Hammer movie marathon for 2018 - viewing them in production order. This film kept me intrigued for most of it's short duration though the ending seemed rushed and lacklustre. Adequate performances from the leads - I have never seen or heard of Paul Henreid or Lizabeth Scott before but I found them both very watchable. The premise is fairly ridiculous and the plot rather lightweight but there were entertaining scenes throughout. The direction and editing was quite good for a low budget black and white film that is 66 years old. 4/10 - Fair

Paul Henreid plays an odd duck here. His crush on an ill pianist falls through, so he uses his plastic-surgery skills to transform a career criminal with a disfigured face into a replica of his lost love. Who even contemplates such a thing?Dr. Phillip is presented as highly ethical before embarking on his bizarre scheme. He has a theory that looking good will transform his Cockney honey into a delightful life companion. (Didn't he ever hear that "all that glistens isn't gold"?) There is some wonderful tension in the film when it turns out that pianist Alice doesn't want to marry her manager after all. It is fascinating to watch Alice return to Dr. Phillip -- with a photograph of his look-a-like wife just sitting there on a table.I was disappointed by the facile ending and unbelievably snide remark that concludes the film. I'd felt sure that Phil, crazed by unhappiness, would take more assertive action to escape his desperate predicament.Still, I'm glad I saw this er, unique production.

I saw it as a child and looked for it on video. Finally got a poor video of it, but i'm glad I own it. I really like this film, maybe it's because I am a big fan of Lizabeth Scott....maybe I like English movies, I don't know...I just like it!!! Yes, this film is dated, but it still works today.