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The Penalty

The Penalty

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Penalty
  • Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1920-08-15
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 6.9/10 (54 votes)
  • Budget: $89,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Eminent Authors Pictures Inc
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8008
  • Languages: No Language

Cast & Crew

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

as Blizzard

Charles Clary

Charles Clary

as Dr. Ferris

Doris Pawn

Doris Pawn

as Barbary Nell

James Pier Mason

James Pier Mason

as Frisco Pete (as James Mason)

Milton Ross

Milton Ross

as Lichtenstein

Ethel Grey Terry

Ethel Grey Terry

as Rose

Kenneth Harlan

Kenneth Harlan

as Dr. Wilmot Allen

Claire Adams

Claire Adams

as Barbara Ferris

Montgomery Carlyle

Montgomery Carlyle

as A Crook (uncredited)

Michael Dark

Michael Dark

as Man (uncredited)

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Keywords

san francisco, californiacriminal underworldsilent filmmob bossbrain surgeryamputee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Penalty?

The Penalty is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1920-08-15.

Who are the main actors in The Penalty?

The main cast includes Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason, Milton Ross, .

Where can I watch The Penalty online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Penalty is available.

Is The Penalty based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Penalty?

The Penalty has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 54 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Penalty?

The movie had a production budget of $89,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Penalty?

The soundtrack was composed by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Eminent Authors Pictures Inc. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Penalty filmed?

The Penalty was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Penalty?

The total runtime of The Penalty is 90 minutes.

Is The Penalty suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Penalty?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Penalty.

Does The Penalty have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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