The Unknown (1927)

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Audience Score
75
The Unknown
StarringLon ChaneyNorman KerryJoan Crawford
DirectorTod Browning
WriterJoseph Farnham
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NR 1 hr 8 minJun 4th, 1927Drama, Horror, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 4th, 1927
Movie Budget:$217,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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