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.
The Unholy Three (1925) is a crime, thriller and drama film directed by Tod Browning, released on July 20, 1925 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Lon Chaney, Mae Busch, Matt Moore and Victor McLaglen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
Lon Chaney
as Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady
Mae Busch
as Rosie O'Grady
Matt Moore
as Hector McDonald
Victor McLaglen
as Hercules
Harry Earles
as Tweedledee aka Little Willie
Matthew Betz
as Detective Regan
Edward Connelly
as Judge
William Humphrey
as Attorney for Defense
E. Alyn Warren
as Prosecuting Attorney
Margie Angus
as Twin (uncredited)
Mary Angus
as Twin (uncredited)
Walter P. Cole
as Human Skeleton (uncredited)
Directed by Tod Browning, written by Waldemar Young and Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins, produced by Irving Thalberg and Tod Browning.
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 62 ratings.
The mighty "Hercules" (Victor McLaglen), ventriloquist "Echo" (Lon Chaney) and their diminutive pal "Tweedledee" (Harry Earles) make what passes for a living at sideshows keen to improve their lot. To that end they hit on the idea of using a bird shop as a conduit to find out who has things at home worth pinching and then, well, robbing them! Initially, their cunning pays off. "Echo" dons a frock and portrays a…
Reviewed on December 7, 2023
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The Unholy Three (1925) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Unholy Three (1925) includes Lon Chaney, Mae Busch, Matt Moore, Victor McLaglen and Harry Earles. The film was directed by Tod Browning. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Unholy Three was released on July 20, 1925 and runs for 1h 26m.
The Unholy Three (1925) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
