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The Unholy Three

The Unholy Three

A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf

19256.71h 26m

Overview

Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.

Directed by Tod Browning
Written by Waldemar Young, Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins
Produced by Tod Browning, Irving Thalberg
Box OfficeBudget: $103KRevenue: $704K

Top Cast

Lon Chaney

Lon Chaney

Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady

Mae Busch

Mae Busch

Rosie O'Grady

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Hector McDonald

Victor McLaglen

Victor McLaglen

Hercules

Harry Earles

Harry Earles

Tweedledee aka Little Willie

Matthew Betz

Matthew Betz

Detective Regan

Edward Connelly

Edward Connelly

Judge

William Humphrey

William Humphrey

Attorney for Defense

E. Alyn Warren

E. Alyn Warren

Prosecuting Attorney

M

Margie Angus

Twin (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

robberysilent filmsideshow

About The Unholy Three

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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