The Unknown

The Unknown

Don't miss this startling spectacle!

7.5 /10 207 votes
May 29, 1927 1h 8m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Tod Browning
Writers Tod Browning, Joseph Farnham
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN
Budget $217,000

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Cast & Crew

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Alonzo

Norman Kerry

Norman Kerry

Malabar

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Nanon Zanzi

Nick De Ruiz

Nick De Ruiz

Antonio Zanzi

John George

John George

Cojo

Frank Lanning

Frank Lanning

Costra

Tom Amandares

Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)

Margaret Bert

Fortune Teller (uncredited)

Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

Gypsy Woman (uncredited)

Italia Frandi

Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)

Venezia Frandi

Woman in Audience (uncredited)

Polly Moran

Polly Moran

Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Unknown was released on May 29, 1927.

The runtime of The Unknown is 1h 8m.

The Unknown is a Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror movie.

The Unknown has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Unknown is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.

The main cast of The Unknown includes Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford.

The Unknown is originally in English.