Schlitzie: One of Us - 2018

The rise and fall...and rise of Schlitzie, the lovable man-child performer from Tod Browning's cult film "Freaks." He lived to perform, until he was put in an institution and left to die. His persona earned him a place in Punk history when the Ramones recorded "Pinhead," dolls and jewelry were created in his image, and "American Horror Story: Freakshow" paid homage to him. According to sideshow lore, Schlitzie was one of the most beloved performers.

70min
2018
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Mat Fraser profile pictureMat FraserHimself
Wallace Ford profile pictureWallace FordHimself (archive footage)
Angelo Rossitto profile pictureAngelo RossittoHimself (archive footage)
Harry Earles profile pictureHarry EarlesHimself (archive footage)
Leila Hyams profile pictureLeila HyamsHerself (archive footage)
Olga Baclanova profile pictureOlga BaclanovaHerself (archive footage)
Chester Morris profile pictureChester MorrisHimself (archive footage)
Roscoe Ates profile pictureRoscoe AtesHimself (archive footage)
Daisy Earles profile pictureDaisy EarlesHerself (archive footage)
Rose Dione profile pictureRose DioneHerself (archive footage)
Todd Ray profile pictureTodd RayHimself

About Schlitzie: One of Us

Schlitzie: One of Us Overview

The rise and fall...and rise of Schlitzie, the lovable man-child performer from Tod Browning's cult film "Freaks." He lived to perform, until he was put in an institution and left to die. His persona earned him a place in Punk history when the Ramones recorded "Pinhead," dolls and jewelry were created in his image, and "American Horror Story: Freakshow" paid homage to him. According to sideshow lore, Schlitzie was one of the most beloved performers.

Runtime: 70min

Extra details

Original Title: Schlitzie: One of Us
Original Language: English
Directed By: Steven Belgard
Production Companies
Waldo Dog Productions