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The Penalty

1920-08-15 · 90 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld.

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Directors
Wallace Worsley
Production companies
Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Eminent Authors Pictures Inc
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 89,000

Top Cast

Lon ChaneyLon ChaneyBlizzard
Charles ClaryCharles ClaryDr. Ferris
Doris PawnDoris PawnBarbary Nell
James Pier MasonJames Pier MasonFrisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton RossLichtenstein
Ethel Grey TerryEthel Grey TerryRose
Kenneth HarlanKenneth HarlanDr. Wilmot Allen
Claire AdamsClaire AdamsBarbara Ferris
Montgomery CarlyleA Crook (uncredited)
Michael DarkMichael DarkMan (uncredited)
Cesare GravinaCesare GravinaArt Teacher (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsPoliceman (uncredited)
Madlaine TraverseMadlaine TraverseWoman (uncredited)
Edouard TrebaolBubbles (uncredited)
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonA Crook (uncredited)

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