Movie

The Unknown

“Don't miss this startling spectacle!”

★ 7.5(213)19271h 8m

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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 Mexico — 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)

Themes & keywords

circusloveknife throwingsilent filmcarnypsychotronicarmlesscircus performersuspensefulhorror romanceromantic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Unknown in Mexico?+

The Unknown is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Unknown on Netflix?+

The Unknown is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

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.