Crime ·Drama · United States of America · 1930 · 1h 12m

The Unholy Three

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Director

Cast

Lon Chaney as Professor Echo / Grandma O'Grady Lila Lee as Rosie O'Grady Elliott Nugent as Hector McDonald Harry Earles as Tweedledee aka Willie 'Midget' John Miljan as Prosecuting Attorney Ivan Linow as Hercules

Crew

J. C. Nugent — Writer Elliott Nugent — Writer Irving Thalberg — Producer

Tagline

Lon Chaney talks!

Synopsis

A trio of former sideshow performers double as the "Unholy Three" in a scam to nab some shiny rocks.

Mood & Themes

pickpocket carnival parrot ventriloquist remake cross dressing pre-code strong man midget jewel thieves hiding out carnival worker

Key Collaborators

Jack Conway Director J. C. Nugent Writer Elliott Nugent Writer Irving Thalberg Producer

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