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The Unholy Three poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.2 / 100
1925·Crime / Drama / Romance·1h 26m

THE UNHOLY THREE

“A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf”

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

Above the Line
Tod Browning·DirectorClarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins·StoryWaldemar Young·Scenario WriterDavid Kesson·Director of PhotographyDaniel J. Gray·Editor
Cast
Lon Chaney·Professor Echo / Granny O'GradyMae Busch·Rosie O'GradyMatt Moore·Hector McDonaldVictor McLaglen·HerculesHarry Earles·Tweedledee aka Little WillieMatthew Betz·Detective ReganEdward Connelly·JudgeWilliam Humphrey·Attorney for DefenseE. Alyn Warren·Prosecuting AttorneyMargie Angus·Twin (uncredited)
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Tod Browning·Director
Writing· 2
Clarence Aaron 'Tod' Robbins·StoryWaldemar Young·Scenario Writer
Camera· 1
David Kesson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Daniel J. Gray·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Joseph C. Wright·Set DecorationCedric Gibbons·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Irving Thalberg·ProducerTod Browning·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Harvey Parry·Stunts
By the Numbers
81.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$704K
ROI 58350%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Dramatic, Suspenseful
Composition
Split
Era
1920s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features two distinct scenes separated by a white background. The top scene shows a man from the chest up, with a worried expression and his right ha”

dramamystery
Key Elements
Red HatGlasses
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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