The Unknown (1927)

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Released:
1927-05-29

Overview:
On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder – a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.

Director:
Tod Browning

Runtime:
1h 8min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, Horror

  • Cast:
  • Lon Chaney
    as
    Alonzo
  • Norman Kerry
    as
    Malabar
  • Joan Crawford
    as
    Nanon Zanzi
  • Nick De Ruiz
    as
    Antonio Zanzi
  • John George
    as
    Cojo