
The Penalty(1920)
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.


“A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf”
Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.

Lon Chaney
Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady

Mae Busch
Rosie O'Grady

Matt Moore
Hector McDonald

Victor McLaglen
Hercules

Harry Earles
Tweedledee aka Little Willie

Matthew Betz
Detective Regan

Edward Connelly
Judge

William Humphrey
Attorney for Defense

E. Alyn Warren
Prosecuting Attorney
Margie Angus
Twin (uncredited)
The Unholy Three is a crime, thriller, drama film released in 1925 exploring themes of robbery, silent film, sideshow. Directed by Tod Browning, it stars Lon Chaney, Mae Busch, Matt Moore. Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.
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