The Unknown 1927
“Don't miss this startling spectacle!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 68 minutes
- Director
- Tod Browning
- Network
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Where to Stream
- Bloodstream
What is The Unknown?
Topic: Film "The Unknown" (1927). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1927
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 68 minutes
- Release date
- May 29, 1927
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget
- $217,000
- Revenue
- $847,000
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 220 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~68 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Overview
Topic: Film "The Unknown" (1927).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Unknown.
Release Date: May 29, 1927 (US) [Source 1] or June 4, 1927 [Source 5]. (I will note the dates provided).
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance, Horror [Source 1].
Type: American silent horror film [Source 2, 5, 6].
Director: Tod Browning [Source 2, 5, 6].
Starring: Lon Chaney as Alonzo the Armless (carnival knife thrower) [Source 2, 6] and Joan Crawford as Nanon (carnival girl) [Source 2, 6].
Writer (story): Tod Browning [Source 5].
Producer: Irving G. Thalberg [Source 5].
Cinematography: Merritt Gerstad [Source 5].
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [Source 5].
Runtime: 1h 8m
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Unknown worth watching?
The Unknown holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 220 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Unknown and when was it released?
The Unknown is a feature film with a runtime of 68 minutes. It was released in 1927. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Unknown?
The Unknown was directed by Tod Browning.
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