Movie: The Unholy Three

Top 10 Billed 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

Margie Angus
Margie Angus

Twin (uncredited)

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1925-07-20

  • Average

    6.7

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

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

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