The Unholy Three (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1925, The Unholy Three is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Tod Browning, running about 86 minutes. “A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as "The Unholy Three" - a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.
Who’s in it. The Unholy Three stars Lon Chaney as Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady, Mae Busch as Rosie O'Grady, Matt Moore as Hector McDonald and Victor McLaglen as Hercules, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Unholy Three has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $704K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unholy Three page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unholy Three tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unholy Three (1925)?
- In US, The Unholy Three is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unholy Three worth watching?
- The Unholy Three holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unholy Three?
- The Unholy Three stars Lon Chaney, Mae Busch, Matt Moore, Victor McLaglen and Harry Earles.
- When was The Unholy Three released?
- The Unholy Three was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.