The Penalty (1920)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Penalty
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts | FlixFling | FlixFling |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex, Filmtap | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling | FlixFling | FlixFling |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex, Filmtap | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex, Filmtap | — | — |
| New Zealand | Plex, Filmtap | — | — |
| India | Plex, JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Public Domain Movies, JustWatch TV Beta | — | — |
| Germany | Plex, Filmtap | — | — |
| France | Plex, Filmtap | LaCinetek | LaCinetek |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Penalty in 128 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Penalty is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1920-08-15, runtime 90 minutes.
Is The Penalty worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Penalty 6.9 out of 10 from 60 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Penalty?
In the United States, The Penalty streams on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts and can be rented from FlixFling. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Wallace Worsley
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)
- Cesare Gravina as Art Teacher (uncredited)
- Lee Phelps as Policeman (uncredited)
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Sources
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