Plot Summary
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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Full Cast & Characters
Lon Chaney
Blizzard
Charles Clary
Dr. Ferris
Doris Pawn
Barbary Nell
James Pier Mason
Frisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton Ross
Lichtenstein
Ethel Grey Terry
Rose
Kenneth Harlan
Dr. Wilmot Allen
Claire Adams
Barbara Ferris
Montgomery Carlyle
A Crook (uncredited)
Michael Dark
Man (uncredited)
Cesare Gravina
Art Teacher (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Policeman (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Wallace Worsley
Director
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The Penalty (1920) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Penalty?
It has a TMDB rating of 6.9/10 based on 60 votes.
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty was directed by Wallace Worsley and released in 1920.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1920-08-15
- Budget
- $0.1M
- Status
- Released