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Schlitzie (alternatively spelled Schlitze or Shlitze; September 10, 1901 – September 24, 1971), possibly born Simon Metz and legally Schlitze Surtees, was an American sideshow performer. He also appeared in a few films, and is best known for his role in the 1932 movie Freaks .
Aug 13, 2018 · As famous as he became while wearing a dress in stage shows, Schlitzie’s fame truly skyrocketed in 1932, when he appeared in the infamous film Freaks. A story of love and betrayal set in the world of sideshows, the film is most well-known today for featuring a number of actual sideshow “freaks,” like Schlitzie.
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Jan 26, 2023 · Schlitzie was a microcephalic man who performed in circuses and films as a "freak" in the 20th century. Learn about his life, his roles in Freaks and Tomorrow's Children, and his tragic fate.
Nov 25, 2020 · Schlitzie the Pinhead was one of the most famous circus sideshow acts ever. Schlitzie's unusual "pinhead" appearance brought swarms of audiences to the circus sideshows he called home. But Schlitzie's life was incredibly hard behind the scenes. Here's the untold truth of "Schlitzie the Pinhead."
Oct 27, 2015 · Cult side show performer Schlitzie is getting the documentary treatment. Filming is underway on Schlitzie: One of Us, being directed by Steve Belgard, a publicist making his directorial debut...
Schlitzie: One of Us: Directed by Steven Belgard. With Mat Fraser, Naomi Grossman, Angelo Rossitto, Wallace Ford. Schlitzie: One of Us is a love letter to the 4-foot-tall performer, who was born with microcephaly, and made his most notable cultural impact via the 1932 classic film Freaks.
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Apr 4, 2019 · Schlitzie’s fame skyrocketed in 1932 when he appeared in the film Freaks. This movie was about love and betrayal in a circus. It is well-known for featuring a number of real sideshow freaks ...
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