The Unknown (1927): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Unknown features Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1927-05-29. Runtime: 68 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (222 votes). Genres: Thriller, Romance, Horror. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Unknown?

The Unknown is listed as Thriller, Romance, Horror on TMDB.

How long is The Unknown?

The Unknown runs about 68 minutes.

Who stars in The Unknown?

Cast highlights include Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, Nick De Ruiz, John George, Frank Lanning.

Does Cinema Box stream The Unknown?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Unknown?

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