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The Unknown (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.

  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyAlonzo
  • Photo of Norman KerryNorman KerryMalabar
  • Photo of Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordNanon Zanzi
  • Photo of Nick De RuizNick De RuizAntonio Zanzi
  • Photo of John GeorgeJohn GeorgeCojo
  • Photo of Frank LanningFrank LanningCostra
  • Photo of Tom AmandaresTom AmandaresGypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
  • Photo of Margaret BertMargaret BertFortune Teller (uncredited)
  • Photo of Louise EmmonsLouise EmmonsGypsy Woman (uncredited)
  • Photo of Italia FrandiItalia FrandiGirl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)

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