The Penalty (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1920, The Penalty is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Wallace Worsley, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Penalty stars Doris Pawn as Barbary Nell, Charles Clary as Dr. Ferris, Claire Adams as Barbara Ferris and Lon Chaney as Blizzard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Penalty has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Penalty page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Penalty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Penalty (1920)?
- In US, The Penalty is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Penalty worth watching?
- The Penalty holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Penalty?
- The Penalty stars Doris Pawn, Charles Clary, Claire Adams, Lon Chaney and James Pier Mason.
- When was The Penalty released?
- The Penalty was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.