The Unholy Three
Seen it?1925 | 86 min | Crime, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 7 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Glengarry Glen Ross or Point Blank, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1925: an older pace and style.
Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as 'The Unholy Three' – a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$704K worldwide on a $103K budget; 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 Tod Browning
- Lon ChaneyProfessor Echo / Granny O'Grady
- Mae BuschRosie O'Grady
- Matt MooreHector McDonald
- Victor McLaglenHercules
- Harry EarlesTweedledee aka Little Willie
- Matthew BetzDetective Regan
- Edward ConnellyJudge
- William HumphreyAttorney for Defense
- E. Alyn WarrenProsecuting Attorney
- Margie AngusTwin (uncredited)