The Unknown

(1927)Directed by Tod Browning68 minDrama, Thriller, Romance, Horror
Don't miss this startling spectacle!

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.

Lon Chaneyas Alonzo
Norman Kerryas Malabar
Joan Crawfordas Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruizas Antonio Zanzi
Frank Lanningas Costra
Tom Amandaresas Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
MBMargaret Bertas Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise Emmonsas Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Italia Frandias Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
Venezia Frandias Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly Moranas Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
JRJulian Riveroas Man in Theatre Audience (uncredited)
Billy Seayas The Little Wolf (uncredited)
Dorothy Seayas Spectator (uncredited)
John St. Polisas Surgeon (uncredited)