The Penalty starring Lon Chaney
This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Penalty" is a powerful crime drama, in which Lon Chaney delivers one of his most memorable performances. Directed by Wallace Worsley Produced by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation Scenario by Charles Kenyon Based on the novel The Penalty by Gouverneur Morris Starring Lon Chaney, Charles Clary, Ethel Grey Terry, Kenneth Harlan, Claire Adams Cinematography Donovan Short Distributed by Goldwyn Pictures Release date August 1920 Running time 90 min. Country United States Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."
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