The Unknown (1927)

7.5/10 68 min Drama Thriller Romance Horror

Overview

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

Alonzo

Norman Kerry

Malabar

Joan Crawford

Nanon Zanzi

Nick De Ruiz

Antonio Zanzi

John George

Cojo

Frank Lanning

Costra

Louise Emmons

Gypsy Woman (uncredited)

Polly Moran

Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)

John St. Polis

Surgeon (uncredited)

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