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The Unknown at a glance
The Unknown is a 1927 thriller and romance film, running 1h 8m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1927-05-29
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Genres
- Thriller, Romance, Horror
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 222 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmOn 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
14 names
Lon ChaneyAlonzo
Norman KerryMalabar
Joan CrawfordNanon Zanzi
Nick De RuizAntonio Zanzi
John GeorgeCojo
Frank LanningCostraTom AmandaresGypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
Margaret BertFortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise EmmonsGypsy Woman (uncredited)Italia FrandiGirl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
Venezia FrandiWoman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly MoranLandlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)Julian RiveroMan in Theatre Audience (uncredited)
Billy SeayThe Little Wolf (uncredited)
Questions about The Unknown
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Unknown in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Unknown is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Unknown suitable for children?
The Unknown is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Unknown on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Unknown about?
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…
How long is The Unknown?
The Unknown runs for 1h 8m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Unknown trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Unknown (1927) Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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