The Unknown(1927)
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Synopsis
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.
Directed by Tod Browning
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Cast
Lon Chaney
Alonzo
Norman Kerry
Malabar
Joan Crawford
Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruiz
Antonio Zanzi
John George
Cojo
Frank Lanning
Costra
Tom Amandares
Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Italia Frandi
Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
Venezia Frandi
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly Moran
Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
Julian Rivero
Man in Theatre Audience (uncredited)
Billy Seay
The Little Wolf (uncredited)
Dorothy Seay
Spectator (uncredited)
John St. Polis
Surgeon (uncredited)
The Unknown — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Unknown?+
The Unknown is available to stream on Bloodstream, JustWatch TV, Darkroom, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Unknown come out?+
The Unknown was released in 1927.
How long is The Unknown?+
The Unknown runs for 68 minutes (1 hour and 8 minutes).
Who directed The Unknown?+
The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
Who stars in The Unknown?+
The Unknown stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz and John George.
Is The Unknown worth watching?+
The Unknown holds a 7.5/10 rating from 219 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, thriller, romance and horror.
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