Gwynplaine, disfigured and orphaned, rescues the blind Dea in 17th-century England. Raised by carnival philosopher Ursus, he hides his grotesque face, believing he is unworthy of Dea’s love, while facing a cruel choice from Duchess Josiana.

The Man Who Laughs (1928)

After a young woman kills a man in self-defense, a witness to the murder blackmails her. The 1920's crime thriller is one of Alfred Hitchcock's earlier directorial films and became the first British talkie.

Blackmail (1929)

The Penalty is a classic 20's thriller about a deformed criminal mastermind who plans to loot the city of San Francisco as well as revenge himself on the doctor who mistakenly amputated his legs.

The Penalty (1920)

Rich old Cyrus West's relatives are waiting for him to die so they can inherit. The potential heirs gather in a creepy mansion to learn which of them will receive the fortunes. Later, they learn that a flesh-rending maniac is on the loose.

The Cat and the Canary (1927)

Roddy, first son of the rich Berwick family, is expelled from school when he takes the blame for his friend Tim's charge. His family sends him away and all of his friends leave him alone. Through many life choices that don't work out in his favor, Roddy begins to find his life slowly spiraling out of his control.

1920s