The Penalty (1920)
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- Passed
- 1h 30min
- Crime, Drama
- 08 Aug 1920 (Canada)
- Movie
A deformed criminal mastermind plans to loot the city of San Francisco as well as revenge himself on the doctor who mistakenly amputated his legs.
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Cast verified as complete
| Charles Clary | ... |
Dr. Ferris
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| Doris Pawn | ... |
Barbary Nell
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| Jim Mason | ... |
Frisco Pete
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| Lon Chaney | ... |
Blizzard
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Milton Ross | ... |
Lichtenstein
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| Ethel Grey Terry | ... |
Rose
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| Kenneth Harlan | ... |
Dr. Wilmot Allen
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| Claire Adams | ... |
Barbara Ferris
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Montgomery Carlyle | ... |
A Crook (uncredited)
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| Michael Dark | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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Cesare Gravina | ... |
Art Teacher (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Madlaine Traverse | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Edouard Trebaol | ... |
Bubbles (uncredited)
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| Clarence Wilson | ... |
A Crook (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Wallace Worsley | ||
Written by
| Gouverneur Morris | ... | (by) |
| Gouverneur Morris | ... | (adapted from his famous novel) |
| Charles Kenyon | ... | (scenario) |
| Philip Lonergan | ... | (scenario) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Rex Beach | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Samuel Goldwyn | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Don Short | ... | (photographed by) (as Donovan D. Short) |
Editing by
| J.G. Hawks | ... | (uncredited) |
| Frank E. Hull | ... | (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Clifford Robertson | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Gilbert White | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Dugan | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Rex Beach | ... | presenter |
| Samuel Goldwyn | ... | presenter / president: Goldwyn Pictures Corporation |
Production Companies
- Eminent Authors Pictures Inc.
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation (produced by)
Distributors
- Goldwyn Distributing Company (1920) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kino Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Kino Video (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Video (2004) (United States) (DVD) (restored)
- Kino Video (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Video (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Penteo Films S.L. (2018) (Spain) (restored)
- Grapevine Video (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bret Wood (DVD package design)
- Michael Polher (restoration score)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Blizzard, deranged from a childhood operation in which both his legs were perhaps needlessly amputated after an accident, becomes a vicious criminal, and eventually mob leader of the San Francisco underworld. Out for revenge against the surgeon who performed his operation, he undergoes brain surgery which has a chance of altering his anti-social behavior.
Written by Doug Sederberg |
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| Taglines | You'll follow the career of Blizzard - legless king of San Francisco's underworld, with breathless interest. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $88,868 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lon Chaney had both of his lower legs tied back and had to walk on his kneecaps for his role as an amputee. It was so painful he could only have his legs tied back for a few minutes at a time, and his knee muscles sustained permanent damage. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Kingdom of Shadows (1998). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | There is no cast list, but the 8 main actors and their character names are credited in the inter-titles as each appear in the film. See more » |
| Quotes |
Barbara Ferris:
Why do you live in the underworld? Blizzard: When Satan fell from Heaven he looked for power in Hell. See more » |