The Penalty(1920)
The Penalty 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.
The Penalty (1920) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Wallace Worsley, released on August 15, 1920 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn and James Pier Mason. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Wallace Worsley
- Writers:
- Gouverneur Morris, Gouverneur Morris, Charles Kenyon
- Producers:
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Cinematographer:
- Don Short
- Production:
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Eminent Authors Pictures Inc
- Budget:
- $89,000
- Status:
- Released
The Penalty Cast & Crew
Main 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
Milton Ross
as Lichtenstein
Ethel Grey Terry
as Rose
Kenneth Harlan
as Dr. Wilmot Allen
Claire Adams
as Barbara Ferris
- Montgomery Carlyle
Montgomery Carlyle
as A Crook (uncredited)
Michael Dark
as Man (uncredited)
Cesare Gravina
as Art Teacher (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
as Policeman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Wallace Worsley, written by Gouverneur Morris, Gouverneur Morris and Charles Kenyon, produced by Samuel Goldwyn.
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The Penalty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 59 ratings.
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The Penalty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Penalty online?
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The Penalty (1920) is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Penalty?
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The main cast of The Penalty (1920) includes Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn, James Pier Mason and Milton Ross. The film was directed by Wallace Worsley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Penalty released?
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The Penalty was released on August 15, 1920 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Penalty worth watching?
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The Penalty (1920) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.