

NR · 68 min
The Unknown
Directed by Tod Browning
Starring Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry
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...
Release
May 29, 1927
Budget
$217K
Breakeven
$542.5K(2.5x)
Gross
$847,000
Profit
$304,500
Don't miss this startling spectacle!
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.
Release
May 29, 1927
Budget
$217K
Breakeven
$542.5K(2.5x)
Gross
$847,000
Profit
$304,500
NR · 68 min