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The Unknown (1927)

Directed by Tod Browning

Drama | Romance | Thriller

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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 3 times)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
12/06/2025Movie ScreenDigitalTheater8 stars
10/24/2015Movie ScreenFilmTheater8 stars
10/18/2014Movie ScreenDVDTheater7.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Movie #1

A twisted Gift of the Maji story. Chaney is the goat. Browning is amazing for creating the illusion of Chaney using his feet.

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