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The Penalty (1920)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. Director:Wallace Worsley |
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Charles Clary | ... | |
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Doris Pawn | ... | |
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Jim Mason | ... |
Frisco Pete
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Milton Ross | ... | |
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Ethel Grey Terry | ... | |
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Kenneth Harlan | ... | |
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Claire Adams | ... | |
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Storyline
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 <vornoff@sonic.net>
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What was the secret of the tremendous power exerted by Blizzard over everybody he met? Why did Rose, the secret service operative detailed to spy on Blizzard and ferret out his secret, end by falling in love with him? Why did every crook in San Francisco tremble at his frown? Why did he hold thousands in peril of their lives? Come and see! See more »Parents Guide:
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Bűntetés See more »Box Office
Budget:
$89,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Runtime:
(2004 alternate version)Sound Mix:
SilentColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Rose: It's all in a day's work.
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Lichtenstein can clearly be seen mouthing the word "Damn!" See more »Quotes
Lichtenstein: A woman who enters that door risks more than death.Rose: It's all in a day's work.
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Featured in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009) See more »
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