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The Unholy Three

1925Movie1 h 26 minNR

CrimeThriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%79%
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%79%

Summary

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

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Tod Browning
Written by
Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins, Waldemar Young
Produced by
Tod Browning, Irving Thalberg

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Facts

July 20, 1925 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
July 20, 1925
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Budget
$103,000
Box office
$704,000
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Depraved Dwarf, Sole Survivor, The Cast Show Off +9

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Questions about The Unholy Three

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Is The Unholy Three worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (75).

What tropes does The Unholy Three use?

Depraved DwarfSole SurvivorThe Cast Show OffAdded Alliterative AppealCovers Always LieAnti-HeroThe NapoleonBookendsDemoted to ExtraChekhov's GunSpanner in the WorksLove Redeemsand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Depraved Dwarf, Sole Survivor, and The Cast Show Off.