The Unholy Three

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The Unholy Three

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

1925

1h 26m

6.7(61 votes)

Crime

Thriller

Drama

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

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)

Creative team

Directed by: Tod Browning
Written by: Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins
Produced by: Tod Browning
Irving Thalberg

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