The Penalty
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy | FlixFling |
| India | JustWatch TV, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling, JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Plex | FlixFling |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | JustWatch TV, Plex | LaCinetek |
| France | JustWatch TV, Plex | LaCinetek |
| Spain | JustWatch TV, Plex | — |
| Brazil | JustWatch TV, Plex | — |
| Japan | JustWatch TV, Plex | — |
About The Penalty
The Penalty is a 1920 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Wallace Worsley. The cast is led by Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Doris Pawn. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.
The Penalty was produced by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation and Eminent Authors Pictures Inc and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1920, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Wallace Worsley
- Release date
- August 15, 1920
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Goldwyn Pictures Corporation, Eminent Authors Pictures Inc
The Penalty cast & crew
The Penalty was directed by Wallace Worsley.
The cast features 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, and Ethel Grey Terry as Rose.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Don Short and it was produced by Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach.
Is The Penalty worth watching?
The Penalty holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 57 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, The Penalty is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Penalty
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Cast of The Penalty
Lon Chaney
Blizzard
Charles Clary
Dr. Ferris
Doris Pawn
Barbary Nell
James Pier Mason
Frisco Pete (as James Mason)
Milton Ross
Lichtenstein
Ethel Grey Terry
Rose
Kenneth Harlan
Dr. Wilmot Allen
Claire Adams
Barbara Ferris
Montgomery Carlyle
A Crook (uncredited)
Michael Dark
Man (uncredited)
Cesare Gravina
Art Teacher (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
Policeman (uncredited)
The Penalty — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Penalty in United States?
The Penalty is streaming on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Penalty on FlixFling?
Yes — The Penalty is currently available on FlixFling in United States.
▸What language is The Penalty in?
The Penalty is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Penalty?
The Penalty runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Penalty rated?
The Penalty is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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