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The Penalty

NR1h 30m1920Wallace Worsley
IMDb: 7.3/10Rotten: 83%
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Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

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San Francisco, CaliforniaCriminal UnderworldSilent FilmMob BossBrain SurgeryAmputee

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What is The Penalty (1920) about?

Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

Who stars in The Penalty?

The Penalty stars Lon Chaney (Blizzard), Charles Clary (Dr. Ferris), Doris Pawn (Barbary Nell), James Pier Mason (Frisco Pete (as James Mason)), Milton Ross (Lichtenstein). The film was directed by Wallace Worsley.

How long is The Penalty?

The Penalty has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1920. It is rated NR.

Is The Penalty worth watching?

The Penalty holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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