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The Unknown (1927)
Directed by Tod Browning
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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.
Rated NR | Length 68 minutes
Actors
Lon Chaney | Norman Kerry | Joan Crawford | Nick De Ruiz | John George | Frank Lanning | Tom Amandares | Margaret Bert | Louise Emmons | Italia Frandi | Venezia Frandi | Polly Moran | Julian Rivero | Billy Seay | Dorothy Seay | John St. Polis
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2015 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 8 stars |
| 10/18/2014 | Movie Screen | DVD | Theater | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.75 stars |
Viewing Notes
First movie at The Massacre 24 hour movie marathon. Saw this years ago so it was pretty cool to see on the big screen with the live organ accompaniment. Lon Chaney was such a great face actor. So many excellent expressions. The finale still makes me anxious.
Did not realize until now that Joan Crawford stars as the young 20 year old Nanon. She’s quite fetching in this and shows her talent at this young age.
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