The Unholy Three
A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf
Directed by Tod Browning
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A silent-era crime thriller built on the unusual premise of three sideshow misfits banding together for robbery, balancing pulp intrigue with the visual strangeness of its carnival setting.
Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.
Essence
Ensemble
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)
Mary Angus
Twin (uncredited)
Walter P. Cole
Human Skeleton (uncredited)
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