The Penalty
Originally released in 1920. The Penalty is a crime/drama film. directed by Wallace Worsley.
Starring Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, and Doris Pawn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1920
105 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (55 votes)
Budget
$89K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney
as Blizzard
Charles Clary
as Dr. Ferris
Doris Pawn
as Barbary Nell
James Pier Mason
as Frisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton Ross
as Lichtenstein
Ethel Grey Terry
as Rose
Kenneth Harlan
as Dr. Wilmot Allen
Claire Adams
as Barbara Ferris
Montgomery Carlyle
as A Crook (uncredited)
Michael Dark
as Man (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $89,000
Production Companies
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
- Eminent Authors Pictures Inc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Penalty about?
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.
Who directed The Penalty?
The Penalty was directed by Wallace Worsley.
How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Penalty released?
The Penalty was released on August 15, 1920 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Penalty?
The main cast of The Penalty includes Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason, Milton Ross.