The Unknown
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1927 · 1h 8m · UNRATED
Horror, Romance, Thriller
Directed by
Tod Browning
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The Unknown
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.
Director and cast
- Tod Browning Director
- Lon Chaney as Alonzo the Armless
- Norman Kerry as Malabar
- Joan Crawford as Nanon Zanzi
- Nick De Ruiz as Antonio Zanzi
- John George as Cojo
- Frank Lanning as Costra
- Tom Amandares as Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
- Margaret Bert as Fortune Teller (uncredited)
- Louise Emmons Cast
- Italia Frandi Cast
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