The Unknown
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Overview
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.
Awards2 wins & 2 nominations
Cast
Lon ChaneyAlonzo
Norman KerryMalabar
Joan CrawfordNanon Zanzi
Nick De RuizAntonio Zanzi
John GeorgeCojo
Frank LanningCostraTom AmandaresGypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
Margaret BertFortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise EmmonsGypsy Woman (uncredited)Italia FrandiGirl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
Venezia FrandiWoman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly MoranLandlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)Crew
DirectorTod Browning
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Details
Release DateMay 29, 1927
Budget$217,000
Revenue$847,000
LanguagesNo Language
StudiosMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
