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The Penalty (1920): movie guide
The Penalty (1920) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller running about 90 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 60 votes. Notable cast includes Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1920-08-15
- Runtime: 90 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1920-08-15

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What is The Penalty about?
Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.
Cast highlights
The Penalty features Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason, Milton Ross, Ethel Grey Terry. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1920-08-15. Runtime: 90 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (60 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Penalty on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Penalty?
- The Penalty is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Penalty?
- The Penalty runs about 90 minutes.
- Who stars in The Penalty?
- Cast highlights include Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason, Milton Ross, Ethel Grey Terry.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Penalty?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Penalty?
- Open the The Penalty page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








