The Unholy Three

Name: The Unholy Three
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1930
Rating: 60.666666666666664
Cast: Lon Chaney, Lila Lee, Elliott Nugent, Harry Earles, John Miljan

1930·Movie

1h 12min

Ratings

60/100

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6.7

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About

Lon Chaney talks!

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

DNA

Genres: Gangster Film
Mood: DarkGrittySuspensefulCynicalUnpredictable
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
RedemptionCrime Does Not PayMoral AmbiguityCriminal Enterprise
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalDisguise And DeceptionCriminal MastermindDouble CrossingHeist PlanningMoral DilemmasMurder PlotUnraveling Plans
Pacing: Fast-PacedDynamic
Narrative: Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Witty BanterFast-Paced Exchanges
Character Types: Femme FataleLove InterestAnti-HeroMastermind
Time: 1930s
Place: Urban CityscapeUnderground Hideouts
Cinematic Style: High Contrast LightingFilm Noir AestheticsFirst-Person PerspectiveDutch Angles
Costume and Set: Urban SetsModern AttirePeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Jack Conway

Written by:

J. C. Nugent, Elliott Nugent

Produced by:

Irving Thalberg

Cast

Lon Chaney

Professor Echo / Grandma O'Grady

Lila Lee

Rosie O'Grady

Elliott Nugent

Hector McDonald

Harry Earles

Tweedledee aka Willie 'Midget'

John Miljan

Prosecuting Attorney

Ivan Linow

Hercules

Clarence Burton

Regan

Crauford Kent

Defense Attorney

Trixie Friganza

Lady Customer (uncredited)

Cecilia Parker

First Siamese Twin (uncredited)

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