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The Unknown

75% | May 29, 1927 | Drama, Romance, Horror

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.

Featured Crew

Tod Browning
Director
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography

Cast

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Lon Chaney
Alonzo
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Norman Kerry
Malabar
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Joan Crawford
Nanon Zanzi
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Nick De Ruiz
Antonio Zanzi

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