11 Feb 2003
Distant Lights
Lichter is an episodic tale from Hans-Christian Schmid about the life on the border between Germany and Poland. The film sheds light on the everyday stories of escape and desperateness.
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.
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Lon Chaney Professor Echo / Granny O'Grady
Mae Busch Rosie O'Grady
Matt Moore Hector McDonald
Victor McLaglen Hercules
Harry Earles Tweedledee aka Little Willie
Matthew Betz Detective Regan
Edward Connelly Judge
William Humphrey Attorney for Defense
E. Alyn Warren Prosecuting Attorney
Margie Angus Twin (uncredited)
Mary Angus Twin (uncredited)
Walter P. Cole Human Skeleton (uncredited)
Carrie Daumery Pet Shop Customer (uncredited)
Delmo Fritz Sword Swallower (uncredited)
Alice Julian Fat Lady (uncredited)
Peter Kortes Sword Swallower (uncredited)
Mickey McBan Boy Watching Hercules' Act (uncredited)
Wilmuth Merkyl Jeweler (uncredited)
John Millerta Wild Borneo Man (uncredited)
Louis Morrison Police Commissioner (uncredited)
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