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The Unholy Three( 1925)

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

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Lon Chaney

      Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady

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      Mae Busch

      Rosie O'Grady

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      Matt Moore

      Hector McDonald

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      Victor McLaglen

      Hercules

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      Harry Earles

      Tweedledee aka Little Willie

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      Matthew Betz

      Detective Regan

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      Edward Connelly

      Judge

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      William Humphrey

      Attorney for Defense

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      E. Alyn Warren

      Prosecuting Attorney

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      Margie Angus

      Twin (uncredited)

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      Mary Angus

      Twin (uncredited)

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      Walter P. Cole

      Human Skeleton (uncredited)

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      Carrie Daumery

      Pet Shop Customer (uncredited)

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      Delmo Fritz

      Sword Swallower (uncredited)

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      Alice Julian

      Fat Lady (uncredited)

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      Peter Kortes

      Sword Swallower (uncredited)

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      Mickey McBan

      Boy Watching Hercules' Act (uncredited)

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      Wilmuth Merkyl

      Jeweler (uncredited)

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      John Millerta

      Wild Borneo Man (uncredited)

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      Louis Morrison

      Police Commissioner (uncredited)

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      Majorie Morton

      Mrs. Arlington (uncredited)

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      Walter Perry

      Dime Museum Announcer (uncredited)

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      Louis Shank

      Newsboy (uncredited)

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      Vera Vance

      Dancer (uncredited)

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      Charles Wellesley

      John Arlington (uncredited)

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      Percy Williams

      Butler (uncredited)

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

    7
    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Dec 07 2023
    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 kindly old grandma; "Tweedledee" puts on some kids clothes and is her grandchild and that just leaves their mate to play the muscle. Unfortunately, the muscle hasn't much brain and when ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    103000.00

    Revenue

    704000.00

    Keywords

    • robbery
    • silent film
    • sideshow