The Film Director Defined by ‘Freaks’
A retrospective titled ‘Unspeakable: The Films of Tod Browning,’ running March 17-26 at Film at Lincoln Center, offers a look at the man behind an experiment in realism that proved too potent for general consumption.

“Unspeakable: The Films of Tod Browning,” a retrospective running March 17-26 at Film at Lincoln Center, can’t help but highlight the movie “Freaks” (1932). It is, after all, Browning’s most famous picture — largely because it’s the one that made him utterly infamous.
Please check your email.
A verification code has been sent to
Didn't get a code? Click to resend.
To continue reading, please select:
Enter your email to read for FREE
Get 1 FREE article
Join the Sun for a PENNY A DAY
$0.01/day for 60 days
Cancel anytime
100% ad free experience
Unlimited article and commenting access
Full annual dues ($120) billed after 60 days