Who plays Joseph Surface in The School for Scandal?

Joseph Surface is played by Basil Rathbone.

How is Joseph Surface connected to other characters?

Joseph Surface has 3 mapped relationships in The School for Scandal. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Joseph Surface — The School for Scandal Character Profile

About Joseph Surface

Charming but deeply hypocritical suitor who feigns virtue and moral superiority to manipulate those around him. His true nature is gradually uncovered, leading to his social downfall.

Character Facts

Played by: Basil Rathbone
Appears in: The School for Scandal (1923)
Role: Supporting

Relationships (3)

Joseph Surface — Family Brothers — Charles Surface (John Stuart)
Nephews of Sir Oliver, opposites in character
Joseph Surface — Family Uncle — Sir Oliver Surface (Sidney Paxton)
Wealthy uncle testing his nephew's character
Joseph Surface — Romantic Admirer — Lady Teazle (Queenie Thomas)
Attracted to his seemingly virtuous nature

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More characters from The School for Scandal

Lady Teazle (Queenie Thomas)
Sir Peter Teazle (Frank Stanmore)
Charles Surface (John Stuart)
Aunt Agatha (Lottie Blackford)
Sir Oliver Surface (Sidney Paxton)
Snake (Wallace Bosco)
Moses (A.G. Poulton)
Sir Harry Bumper (Tubby Phillips)
Crabtree (James Reardon)
Lady Sneerwell (Elsie French)
Mrs. Candour (Mary Brough)
Trip (Jack Miller)