The Unknown

The Unknown

1927 · 68 min · EN · NR · 7.5 (220 votes)
Dir. Tod Browning · Starring Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning

“Don't miss this startling spectacle!”

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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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A haunting, dreamlike journey into obsession and desire. Its stark visuals and intense performances create an unforgettable, unsettling atmosphere. A true silent cinema gem that lingers long after the credits roll.

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