The Unknown(1927)

Don't miss this startling spectacle!

75

1h 8m

  • Drama,
  • Romance,
  • Horror

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.

Cast

  • Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney

    Alonzo

  • Norman Kerry

    Norman Kerry

    Malabar

  • Joan Crawford

    Joan Crawford

    Nanon Zanzi

  • Nick De Ruiz

    Nick De Ruiz

    Antonio Zanzi

  • John George

    John George

    Cojo

  • Frank Lanning

    Frank Lanning

    Costra

  • Louise Emmons

    Louise Emmons

    Gypsy Woman (uncredited)

  • Polly Moran

    Polly Moran

    Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)

  • John St. Polis

    John St. Polis

    Surgeon (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (May 29, 1927)

    Budget

    $217,000

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