circus,love,knife throwing,silent film,carny,psychotronic,armless,circus performer,horror romance

The Unknown (1927)

Poster for The Unknown

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Tod Browning
  • Profile picture of Lon Chaney
    Alonzo Lon Chaney
  • Profile picture of Norman Kerry
    Malabar Norman Kerry
  • Profile picture of Joan Crawford
    Nanon Zanzi Joan Crawford
  • Profile picture of Nick De Ruiz
    Antonio Zanzi Nick De Ruiz
  • Profile picture of John George
    Cojo John George
  • Profile picture of Frank Lanning
    Costra Frank Lanning
  • Profile picture of Louise Emmons
    Gypsy Woman (uncredited) Louise Emmons
  • Profile picture of Polly Moran
    Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited) Polly Moran

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Keywords

  • circus
  • love
  • knife throwing
  • silent film
  • carny
  • psychotronic
  • armless
  • circus performer
  • horror romance