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The Unknown

1927 · 68 min Drama Thriller Romance Horror
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1927
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror
Director Tod Browning
Runtime 68 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (209 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Tod Browning

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Alonzo

Norman Kerry

Norman Kerry

Malabar

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Nanon Zanzi

Nick De Ruiz

Nick De Ruiz

Antonio Zanzi

John George

John George

Cojo

Frank Lanning

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)

Louise Emmons

Louise Emmons

Gypsy Woman (uncredited)

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Italia Frandi

Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)

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