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The Penalty

The Penalty(1920)

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Brief Synopsis

In this silent film, a criminal mastermind plots revenge against the doctor who amputated his legs.

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Cast & Crew

Wallace Worsley Director
Lon Chaney Blizzard
Ethel Grey Terry Rose
Charles Clary Dr. Ferris
Claire Adams Barbara
Kenneth Harlan Dr. Wilmont
Edouard Trebaol Bubbles
Milton Ross O'Hagan
Wilson Hummel A crook
J. Montgomery Carlyle
Don Short Camera
Charles Kenyon Scen
Philip Lonergan Scen
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MPAA Ratings:  Premiere Info:  not available
Release Date:  1920 Production Date:  Turner-35mm
Color/B&W:  Black and White Distributions Co:  Goldwyn Distributing Corp.
Sound:  Silent Production Co:  Eminent Authors Pictures, Inc.
Duration(mins):  not available Country:  United States
Duration(feet):  not available    
Duration(reels):  7    

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  • The Penalty

    roger 2013-01-28

    Thank you TCM for showing this unusual movie. Not for a moment did I believe Blizzard as a double amputee. Chaney looks as though his legs were strapped... MORE>

  • Love the movie but not the score

    George Urlich 2013-01-28

    I wish they would create a decent music score for this film. The one they have now ruins the movie for me. MORE>

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    I_Fortuna 2013-01-28

    Chaney is marvelous and innovative in this film. Also, I believe that this is one of the most progressive movie scores of any time period. Of course, the... MORE>

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