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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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- Where can I watch The Unknown online?
- You can stream The Unknown on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Unknown come out?
- The Unknown was released in 1927.
- What genre is The Unknown?
- The Unknown is a drama, thriller, and romance film.
- How long is The Unknown?
- The Unknown runs about 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- Who stars in The Unknown?
- The Unknown stars Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Joan Crawford, and Nick De Ruiz.
- How is The Unknown rated?
- The Unknown currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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