The Unholy Three
Seen it?1930 | 72 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or The Place Beyond the Pines, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1930: an older pace and style.
A trio of former sideshow performers double as the "Unholy Three" in a scam to nab some shiny rocks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$988K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Conway
- Lon ChaneyProfessor Echo / Grandma O'Grady
- Lila LeeRosie O'Grady
- Elliott NugentHector McDonald
- Harry EarlesTweedledee aka Willie 'Midget'
- John MiljanProsecuting Attorney
- Ivan LinowHercules
- Clarence BurtonRegan
- Crauford KentDefense Attorney
- Trixie FriganzaLady Customer (uncredited)
- Cecilia ParkerFirst Siamese Twin (uncredited)