Scary Spirits Podcast

Scary Spirits Podcast


The Unknown (1927) – SSP116

July 12, 2023
The Unknown

Celebrating what would have been Tod Browning’s 143rd birthday, Greg has chosen the 1927 silent film “The Unknown”, starring Lon Chaney and Joan Crawford for our viewing pleasure this week. Join Greg and Karen as they discuss the film while they enjoy a “Sour Feet Cocktail“. The recipe that Greg found on haveacocktail.com is below.


Sour Feet Cocktail Recipe


• 20 ml Jagermeister
• 20 ml gin
• 10 ml lime juice
• Sprite


Instructions:


  1. Mix liquor and lime in highball glass with ice and top off with sprite.
  2. Enjoy!

A Brief Synopsis: On the run from the law, Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder — a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo actually has the use of his arms but keeps them concealed so that his true identity remains under wraps. Meanwhile, Alonzo falls in love with another performer, Nanon, who has a phobia against being touched by a man. But when the circus owner discovers Alonzo’s true identity, the performer makes a tragic decision.


Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:


  • What is the oldest circus?
  • Where is the “circus capital of the world”?
  • How long does it take to recover from the amputation of a limb?
  • The KISS reunion album “Psycho Circus”.

Our rating of the film:


3 Cocktail Rating

This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.


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