The Unholy Three(1925)
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.
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Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady
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Hector McDonald
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Tweedledee aka Little Willie
Detective Regan
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Attorney for Defense
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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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1925-07-20
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A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf
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