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1927

The Unknown

Directed by Tod Browning
Don't miss this startling spectacle!

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.

Duration

1h 8m

Released

May 29, 1927

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7.5

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Cast16

  • Lon Chaney
  • Norman Kerry
  • Joan Crawford
  • Nick De Ruiz
  • John George
  • Frank Lanning
  • Tom Amandares
  • Margaret Bert
  • Louise Emmons

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