A fugitive circus performer feigns having no arms to hide his identity while performing dangerous stunts that captivate audiences. He falls in love with his assistant, who harbors a deep fear of being touched by men. His obsession with her drives him to a drastic decision, only to face an ironic and tragic fate.
Selected disc options for The Unknown
Notes
- Criterion’s Blu-ray is included in the “Tod Browning’s Sideshow Shockers” box set with The Mystic (1925) and Freaks (1932). It includes a booklet with writing by Farran Smith Nehme.
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