The Unholy Three

Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.

Cast

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)

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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 ...

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