The Unknown
1927, English. Directed by Tod Browning.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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Cast & crew
- Tod BrowningDirector
- Lon ChaneyAlonzo
- Norman KerryMalabar
- Joan CrawfordNanon Zanzi
- Nick De RuizAntonio Zanzi
- John GeorgeCojo
- Frank LanningCostra
- Tom AmandaresGypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
- Margaret BertFortune Teller (uncredited)
- Louise EmmonsGypsy Woman (uncredited)
- Italia FrandiGirl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
- Venezia FrandiWoman in Audience (uncredited)
- Polly MoranLandlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 May 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tod Browning, Joseph Farnham, Waldemar Young
- Budget
- $217K
- Box office
- $847K
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The Unknown: quick answers
Is The Unknown worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 221 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Unknown have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Unknown. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Unknown suitable for kids?
The Unknown is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Unknown?
The Unknown is streaming on Bloodstream.
What movies are like The Unknown?
If you liked The Unknown, try Ghost, Vertigo, Night Watch.
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown (1927) was directed by Tod Browning and stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford.