7.5The Unknown · 1927
The Unknown (1927) is a Drama / Thriller / Romance film directed by Tod Browning, starring Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford.
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7.5Overview
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, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning, Tom Amandares, Margaret Bert
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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.
When was "The Unknown" released?
The Unknown was released in 1927.
Who stars in "The Unknown"?
The cast includes Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz.
