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The Unknown(1927)
Status: Released
Date: 1927-05-29
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201 Votes
Time: 1h 8m
Don't miss this startling spectacle!
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.
Languages: No Language.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $217,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Unknown
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lon Chaney
Alonzo
Norman Kerry
Malabar
Joan Crawford
Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruiz
Antonio Zanzi
John George
Cojo
Frank Lanning
Costra
Louise Emmons
Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
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