The Unknown (1927)
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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.
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The Unknown Cast
Lon Chaney
as Alonzo
Norman Kerry
as Malabar
Joan Crawford
as Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruiz
as Antonio Zanzi
John George
as Cojo
Frank Lanning
as Costra
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Tom Amandares
as Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
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Margaret Bert
as Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
as Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
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Italia Frandi
as Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
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Venezia Frandi
as Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly Moran
as Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
The Unknown: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The Unknown?
The Unknown is streaming on TCM, Bloodstream in the US.
When was The Unknown released?
The Unknown came out on May 29, 1927.
Is The Unknown worth watching?
The Unknown holds a 7.5/10 average from 221 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
