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The Unknown

NR19271h 8mTod Browning
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Don't miss this startling spectacle!"

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.

DramaThrillerRomanceHorror
CircusLoveBlack And WhiteKnife ThrowingSilent FilmCarnyPsychotronicArmlessCircus PerformerSuspenseful

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What is The Unknown (1927) 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…

Who stars in The Unknown?

The Unknown stars Lon Chaney (Alonzo), Norman Kerry (Malabar), Joan Crawford (Nanon Zanzi), Nick De Ruiz (Antonio Zanzi), John George (Cojo). The film was directed by Tod Browning.

How long is The Unknown?

The Unknown has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1927. It is rated NR.

Is The Unknown worth watching?

The Unknown holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Thriller, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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