The Unknown (1927)
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Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | The Unknown |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 4, 1927 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | romantic, love, psychotronic, suspenseful, black and white, silent film, circus, carny, knife throwing, armless, circus performer, horror romance |
FAQ
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 strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.
When was The Unknown released?
The Unknown was released on Jun 4, 1927 (status: Released).
Who directed The Unknown?
Tod Browning directed The Unknown.
What is the TMDB rating of The Unknown?
The Unknown has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 220 votes.