The Unknown (1927)
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222 votes on TMDBReleased May 29, 1927Runtime 1h 8mDirector Tod Browning
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.
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Cast of The Unknown
Lon Chaney
Alonzo
Norman Kerry
Malabar
Joan Crawford
Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruiz
Antonio Zanzi
John George
Cojo
Frank Lanning
Costra
Louise Emmons
Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Polly Moran
Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
John St. Polis
Surgeon (uncredited)About The Unknown
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The Unknown is currently streaming in the United States on TCM, Bloodstream.
Who stars in The Unknown?
The Unknown stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George.
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown has a runtime of 1h 8m.
What is The Unknown about?
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.
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