The Unknown

Name: The Unknown
Genre: drama, horror, romance, thriller
Released: 1927
Duration: 68 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George

The Unknown (1927) — drama, horror, romance film. Directed by Tod Browning. Starring Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz. Rated 7.6/10 from 218 votes.

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Story Analysis

A tragic love story set in a carnival, focusing on obsession and sacrifice

Drama, Horror, Romance, Thriller · 7.6/10 · 68 min · 1927

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.