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The Penalty

7.85

Good

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description The Penalty Overview

The Penalty is a 1920 psychological thriller crime film directed by Wallace Worsley and written by Lonergan and Kenyon. Based on Gouverneur Morris’s novel, the movie features Lon Chaney and a supporting cast, filmed partially in San Francisco. The production was overseen by Gouverneur Morris, who held copyright for the source material and oversaw an $88,868 budget.

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Country	United States
Year	1920

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What is The Penalty?

The Penalty is a 1920 psychological thriller crime film directed by Wallace Worsley and written by Lonergan and Kenyon. Based on Gouverneur Morris’s novel, the movie features Lon Chaney and a supporting cast, filmed partially in San Francisco. The production was overseen by Gouverneur Morris, who held copyright for the source material and oversaw an $88,868 budget.

How good is The Penalty?

The Penalty scores 7.85/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Crime Movie category.

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