The Unknown (1927)

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.

Genres: Thriller, Romance, Horror

What to watch after The Unknown

• Freaks (1932) — Same subject: armless
• Dracula (1931) — Tod Browning directed both
• Sudden Fear (1952) — Joan Crawford appears in both
• Johnny Guitar (1954) — Joan Crawford appears in both
• The Devil-Doll (1936) — Same feel: dark, disturbing
• Possessed (1947) — Joan Crawford appears in both