The Unholy Three
The Unholy Three

The Unholy Three

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1925
1h 26m
6.7(59 votes)
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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.

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26 members
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Lon Chaney

Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady

Lon Chaney
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Mae Busch

Rosie O'Grady

Mae Busch
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Matt Moore

Hector McDonald

Matt Moore
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Victor McLaglen

Hercules

Victor McLaglen
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Harry Earles

Tweedledee aka Little Willie

Harry Earles
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Matthew Betz

Detective Regan

Matthew Betz
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Edward Connelly

Judge

Edward Connelly
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William Humphrey

Attorney for Defense

William Humphrey
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E. Alyn Warren

Prosecuting Attorney

E. Alyn Warren
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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)

Carrie Daumery
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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)

Mickey McBan
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Wilmuth Merkyl

Jeweler (uncredited)

Wilmuth Merkyl
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John Millerta

Wild Borneo Man (uncredited)

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Louis Morrison

Police Commissioner (uncredited)

Louis Morrison
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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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