Cast: Lon Chaney

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Joan Crawford · Norman Kerry · Nick de Ruiz

Synopsis The Unknown (1927) follows the story of Alonzo, a renowned performer in Zanzi's gypsy circus, known as the "armless wonder" who amazes audiences by throwing knives with his feet, assisted by the captivating Nanon, Zanzi's daughter. In truth, Alonzo is...

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Lon Chaney · Norma Shearer · John Gilbert · Tully Marshall

Synopsis He Who Gets Slapped (1924) follows the journey of a brilliant inventor whose life takes a tragic turn due to deceit and betrayal. In response to his misfortunes, he transforms into a circus performer, adopting the persona of a clown...

Direction Rupert Julian

Cast Lon Chaney · Mary Philbin · Norman Kerry · Snitz Edwards

Synopsis The Phantom of the Opera (1925) unfolds in the grand setting of the Paris Opera House, where an enigmatic figure known as the Phantom begins to wreak havoc. The Phantom's initial target is the renowned singer Carlotta, compelling her to...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Lon Chaney · Bernard Siegel · Loretta Young · Cissy Fitzgerald

Synopsis Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) follows the intertwined journeys of a skilled clown and a self-centered count. Initially, they form an unlikely alliance, each offering support to the other's struggles. However, their bond takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves...

Direction Phillips Smalley · Lois Weber

Cast Lois Weber · Val Paul · Douglas Gerrard · Sam Kaufman

Synopsis Suspense (S) (1913) unfolds in a secluded residence situated in a desolate region, proving too remote for a servant who decides to depart. The servant pens a note, exits through the rear entrance, and conceals the key beneath the doormat....

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Lionel Barrymore · Mary Nolan · Warner Baxter

Synopsis West of Zanzibar (1928) follows the tale of a magician named Phroso, whose life takes a dark turn when his wife, Anna, abandons him for a man called Crane. This betrayal leads to a violent confrontation, leaving Phroso severely injured...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Mae Busch · Matt Moore · Victor McLaglen

Synopsis The Unholy Three (1925) follows the tale of three carnival performers who break free from their restrictive lives and form a notorious trio. Echo, a skilled ventriloquist, adopts the guise of a benevolent elderly grandmother who manages a pet shop....

Direction Wallace Worsley

Cast Lon Chaney · Charles Clary · Doris Pawn · Jim Mason

Synopsis The Penalty (1920) follows the enigmatic figure of Blizzard, whose immense influence over those he encounters leaves everyone wondering about the source of his power. Rose, a secret service agent tasked with uncovering Blizzard's mysteries, finds herself unexpectedly drawn to...

Direction Ted Newsom

Cast Christopher Lee · Lon Chaney · Peter Cushing · Hugh M. Hefner

Synopsis 100 Years of Horror (TV Series) (1996) is a comprehensive documentary series that delves into the rich history of horror cinema. Led by the legendary horror actor Christopher Lee, this multi-part series compiles clips from both iconic and lesser-known films,...

Direction Wallace Worsley

Cast Lon Chaney · Patsy Ruth Miller · Ernest Torrence · Raymond Hatton

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) begins with Clopin acquiring Esmeralda from gypsies during her youth. During a festival, Esmeralda's captivating dance in the town square catches the eye of Jehan, the malevolent sibling of the virtuous archdeacon. Jehan tasks...

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Jackie Coogan · James A. Marcus · Aggie Herring · Nelson McDowell

Synopsis Oliver Twist (1922) follows the life of Oliver, a young orphan born to a destitute woman who passes away during childbirth. Raised in a harsh workhouse environment, Oliver is later sent to work for a callous undertaker. His fortunes take...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Owen Moore · Renée Adorée · Doris Lloyd

Synopsis The Blackbird (1926) follows the tale of two rival thieves, the notorious Blackbird and the suave West End Bertie, who both become infatuated with the same enchanting woman, a French nightclub entertainer known as Fifi. In their quest to win...

Direction Wallace Worsley

Cast Lon Chaney · Leatrice Joy · John Bowers · Hardee Kirkland

Synopsis The Ace of Hearts (1921) follows a clandestine society convening to decide the fate of a formidable and perilous individual they have been scrutinizing for the past three months. Unanimously, they conclude that his demise is necessary. Among the members,...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Lupe Velez · Estelle Taylor · Lloyd Hughes

Synopsis Where East Is East (1929) follows the story of "Tiger" Haynes, a rugged animal trapper residing in China, who shares his life with his lovely daughter, Toyo. Toyo's world takes a romantic turn when she becomes enamored with Bobby, who...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Lon Chaney · Lila Lee · Elliott Nugent · Harry Earles

Direction Maurice Tourneur

Cast Lon Chaney · Jack Holt · Seena Owen · Wallace Beery

Synopsis Victory (1919) follows the journey of Axel Heyst, a man who has chosen a life of solitude on a remote island in the South Seas. His peaceful existence is disrupted when he encounters Lena, a young woman in distress, and...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Polly Moran · Henry B. Walthall · Marceline Day

Synopsis London After Midnight (1927) unfolds in a chilling atmosphere as an eerie mansion, once the residence of a prosperous individual who allegedly took his own life five years prior, becomes the haunt of sinister apparitions. The question lingers: are these...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Lois Moran · Owen Moore · Henry B. Walthall

Synopsis The Road to Mandalay (1926) presents an exhilarating clash of cultures, transporting viewers to a world where the East and West collide in a thrilling narrative. This powerful film showcases Lon Chaney in what many consider his most iconic role,...

Direction Benjamin Christensen

Cast Lon Chaney · Barbara Bedford · Ricardo Cortez · Mack Swain

Synopsis Mockery (1927) unfolds against the backdrop of the Russian Civil War, where famine grips Siberia. A simple-minded peasant, Sergei, scavenges for sustenance among the fallen. He crosses paths with an enigmatic young woman in pursuit of the town of Novokursk....

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Priscilla Dean · Wellington A. Playter · Lon Chaney · Spottiswoode Aitken

Synopsis The Wicked Darling (1919) follows the story of Kent Mortimer, a man who faces financial ruin and a broken engagement. After Adele Hoyt, his fiancée, leaves him, Mary Stevens, a woman from the criminal underworld, finds herself in possession of...