The Unknown is streaming on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream in Canada. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch The Unknown
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Release date
- 1927-05-29
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Language
- No Language
- Box office
- $847,000
- Budget
- $217,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Unknown — trailer
About The Unknown
The Unknown is a 1927 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Romance genres, directed by Tod Browning, starring Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry and Joan Crawford. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 213 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Unknown in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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
Lon Chaney
Alonzo
Norman Kerry
Malabar
Joan Crawford
Nanon Zanzi
Nick De Ruiz
Antonio Zanzi
John George
Cojo
Frank Lanning
Costra
Tom Amandares
Gypsy Running to Zanzi's Death Scene (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Louise Emmons
Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Italia Frandi
Girl in Audience Flirting with Malabar (uncredited)
Venezia Frandi
Woman in Audience (uncredited)
Polly Moran
Landlady / Servant in Audience (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Unknown in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Unknown on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream.
Is The Unknown on Netflix?+
The Unknown is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Bloodstream.
How long is The Unknown?+
The Unknown has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Who stars in The Unknown?+
The Unknown stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz and John George.
When did The Unknown come out?+
The Unknown is a 1927 movie directed by Tod Browning.
What genre is The Unknown?+
The Unknown is Drama, Thriller, Romance and Horror film.
Who directed The Unknown?+
The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
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