The Unknown
The Unknown

The Unknown (1927)

1927-05-29

(US) •

Drama,

Romance,

Horror

Don't miss this startling spectacle!

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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.

Movie Cast

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Lon Chaney

Alonzo

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Norman Kerry

Malabar

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Joan Crawford

Nanon Zanzi

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Nick De Ruiz

Antonio Zanzi

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John George

Cojo

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Frank Lanning

Costra

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Tom Amandares

Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)

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Margaret Bert

Fortune Teller (uncredited)

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Louise Emmons

Gypsy Woman (uncredited)

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Italia Frandi

Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)

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Venezia Frandi

Woman in Audience (uncredited)

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Polly Moran

Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)

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Julian Rivero

Man in Theatre Audience (uncredited)

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Billy Seay

The Little Wolf (uncredited)

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Dorothy Seay

Spectator (uncredited)

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John St. Polis

Surgeon (uncredited)