The Unknown (1927)
The Unknown is a 1927 drama movie directed by Tod Browning, with a running time of 1h 8m. It stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry and Joan Crawford.
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.
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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.
When was The Unknown released?
The Unknown was released on 29 May 1927.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown runs 1h 8m.
Who made The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
Where can I watch The Unknown?
The Unknown is available on Bloodstream, Criterion Channel, Darkroom, JustWatch TV, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch The Unknown
Stream: Bloodstream, Criterion Channel
Watch free: Bloodstream, Darkroom, JustWatch TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Lon Chaney as Alonzo
- Norman Kerry as Malabar
- Joan Crawford as Nanon Zanzi
- Nick De Ruiz as Antonio Zanzi
- John George as Cojo
- Frank Lanning as Costra
- Tom Amandares as Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
- Margaret Bert as Fortune Teller (uncredited)
- Louise Emmons as Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
- Italia Frandi as Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
- Venezia Frandi as Woman in Audience (uncredited)
- Polly Moran as Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
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