

The Unholy Three
1925-07-20 · 86 min · ★ 6.7
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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- Directors
- Tod Browning
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 103,000
- Revenue
- USD 704,000
Top Cast
Lon ChaneyProfessor Echo / Granny O'Grady
Mae BuschRosie O'Grady
Matt MooreHector McDonald
Victor McLaglenHercules
Harry EarlesTweedledee aka Little Willie
Matthew BetzDetective Regan
Edward ConnellyJudge
William HumphreyAttorney for Defense
E. Alyn WarrenProsecuting Attorney
Carrie DaumeryPet Shop Customer (uncredited)
Mickey McBanBoy Watching Hercules' Act (uncredited)
Wilmuth MerkylJeweler (uncredited)
Louis MorrisonPolice Commissioner (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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