Overview

Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

Cast

Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason, Milton Ross, Ethel Grey Terry, Kenneth Harlan, Claire Adams

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What is "The Penalty" about?

Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

When was "The Penalty" released?

The Penalty was released in 1920.

Who stars in "The Penalty"?

The cast includes Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason.