The Unknown
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Don't miss this startling spectacle!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Lon ChaneyAlonzo
Norman KerryMalabar
Joan CrawfordNanon Zanzi
Nick De RuizAntonio Zanzi
John GeorgeCojo
Frank LanningCostraT
Tom AmandaresGypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)M
Margaret BertFortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise EmmonsGypsy Woman (uncredited)I
Italia FrandiGirl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Unknown?
- The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
- When was The Unknown released?
- The Unknown was released on May 29, 1927.
- How long is The Unknown?
- The Unknown has a runtime of 1h 8m.
- Where can I track The Unknown?
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