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The Unholy Three is a 1930
1930 in film

Events...
 melodrama
Melodrama

The theatrical genre of Melodrama utilizes theme-music to manipulate the spectator's emotional response and to denote character types. The term combines "melody" and "drama"....
 involving a crime spree, directed by Jack Conway
Jack Conway (film-maker)

Jack Conway, was a film director and film producer of many films in the first half of the twentieth century.His full name was Hugh Ryan Conway....
. It is a remake
Remake

A "remake" is a term used to describe something that has been done again, sometimes with better quality and more features....
 of an earlier film
The Unholy Three (1925 film)

The Unholy Three is a 1925 in film melodrama silent film involving a crime spree, directed by Tod Browning. The film was remake in 1930 in film as a talkie....
 made in 1925
1925 in film

Events...
.

In both versions, the roles of Professor Echo and Tweedledee are played by Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney, Sr.

Lon Chaney , nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Faces," was an United States actor during the age of silent films. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema....
 and Harry Earles respectively. This film is notable for the fact that the remake
Remake

A "remake" is a term used to describe something that has been done again, sometimes with better quality and more features....
 was Chaney's last film as well as his only talkie. Chaney died from throat cancer
Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell cancer arises from the cells that line the upper part of the esophagus....
 two months after the film's release.

e sideshow
Sideshow

In America, a sideshow is an extra, secondary production associated with a circus , carnival, fair or other such attraction....
 performers leave their lives of captivity after they assault a child at one of their shows and become "The Unholy Three." Echo the ventriloquist assumes the role of Mrs.






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The Unholy Three is a 1930
1930 in film

Events...
 melodrama
Melodrama

The theatrical genre of Melodrama utilizes theme-music to manipulate the spectator's emotional response and to denote character types. The term combines "melody" and "drama"....
 involving a crime spree, directed by Jack Conway
Jack Conway (film-maker)

Jack Conway, was a film director and film producer of many films in the first half of the twentieth century.His full name was Hugh Ryan Conway....
. It is a remake
Remake

A "remake" is a term used to describe something that has been done again, sometimes with better quality and more features....
 of an earlier film
The Unholy Three (1925 film)

The Unholy Three is a 1925 in film melodrama silent film involving a crime spree, directed by Tod Browning. The film was remake in 1930 in film as a talkie....
 made in 1925
1925 in film

Events...
.

In both versions, the roles of Professor Echo and Tweedledee are played by Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney, Sr.

Lon Chaney , nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Faces," was an United States actor during the age of silent films. He was one of the most versatile and powerful actors of early cinema....
 and Harry Earles respectively. This film is notable for the fact that the remake
Remake

A "remake" is a term used to describe something that has been done again, sometimes with better quality and more features....
 was Chaney's last film as well as his only talkie. Chaney died from throat cancer
Esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is cancer of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell cancer arises from the cells that line the upper part of the esophagus....
 two months after the film's release.

Synopsis

Three sideshow
Sideshow

In America, a sideshow is an extra, secondary production associated with a circus , carnival, fair or other such attraction....
 performers leave their lives of captivity after they assault a child at one of their shows and become "The Unholy Three." Echo the ventriloquist assumes the role of Mrs. O'Grady, a kindly old grandmother, who runs a bird shop. Tweedledee, "The Twenty Inch Man," becomes her grandchild, and Hercules (played by Ivan Linow) is their assistant. Soon an incredible crime wave is launched from their little pet store.

Convincingly disguised as a little old lady, Echo and his two carnival
Carnival

Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during January and February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus , masque and public street party....
 cohorts perform a series of Park Avenue robberies. Echo's sweetheart Rosie (played by Lila Lee
Lila Lee

Lila Lee was a prominent screen actress of the early silent film era....
) plays along with the Unholy Three but changes her mind when their latest burglary
Burglary

Burglary is a crime the essence of which is entry into a building for the purposes of committing an offence. Usually that offence will be theft, but most jurisdictions specify others which fall within the ambit of burglary....
, which ended in murder
Murder

Murder as defined in common law countries, is the unlawful killing of another human being with intent , and generally this state of mind distinguishes murder from other forms of unlawful homicide....
, threatens to send an innocent man (who is also Rosie's love interest) to the electric chair
Electric chair

Execution by electrocution is an execution method originating in the United States in which the person being put to death is strapped to a specially built wooden chair and electric shock through electrodes placed on the body....
.

Cast

Lon Chaney
Lon Chaney

Chaney is a surname, and may refer to:* Chris Chaney, US musician* Darrel Chaney, US baseball player* Esty Chaney, US baseball player* Daniel Chaney, Founder of FamilyMessages.Org...
 ... Professor Echo, aka Mrs. 'Grandma' O'Grady
Lila Lee
Lila Lee

Lila Lee was a prominent screen actress of the early silent film era....
 ... Rosie O'Grady
Elliott Nugent
Elliott Nugent

Elliott Nugent was an United States actor, writer, and film director. He successfully transitioned from silent film to sound film. He directed The Cat and the Canary , starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard....
 ... Hector McDonald
Harry Earles ... Tweedledee, aka Willie 'Midget' / 'Midge'
John Miljan
John Miljan

John Miljan was an American actor of Serbian origin. He appeared in 201 films between 1924 in film and 1958 in film.He died from cancer....
 ... Prosecuting Attorney
Ivan Linow ... Herman, aka Hercules
Clarence Burton
Clarence Burton

Clarence Burton was an United States silent film actor.Burton started in show business at the age of 5, playing stock and Musical theatre comedy in road productions....
 ... Detective Regan
Crauford Kent
Crauford Kent

Crauford Kent , was an United States actor. He appeared in 208 films between 1915 in film and 1952 in film.He was born in London, England, United Kingdom and died in Hollywood, California, USA....
 ... Defense Attorney (as Craufurd Kent)

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