The Unknown

The Unknown

Drama • 1927 • 1 hr 8 min

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7.7

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.

Starring

Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George

Directed By

Written By

Waldemar Young, Joseph Farnham

Attributes

Dark Watch By Myself

Genre

Drama Thriller Romance Horror

Release Date

June 4, 1927

User Reviews

Incredibly unique and a must see for any classic horror fans. One of my favourites from the silent era.

Amazing, decadent, and grotesque silent film. Chaney’s performance is cruel and powerful, while Crawford is sexy yet timid.

One of the best works that Browning and Chaney created together.

Rus Răzvan Cătălin

Creepy and unsettling. Lon Chaney is just amazing

A deliciously perverse premise meets an unstoppable cast, featuring a characteristically intense Lon Chaney and a beautiful Joan Crawford.

Vicky Chandrinou

Fans of the genre will enjoy it

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Ratings

7.0 – Based on 67 ratings

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