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.
Credits
Schlitzie: One of Us Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Adam Rifkin
He was 57, now 57 years old
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as Himself |
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Roscoe Ates
He was 129, 67 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Daisy Earles
She was 116, 72 years old when she died
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as Herself (archive footage) |
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Johnny Eck
He was 112, 79 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Harry Earles
He was 122, 83 years old when he died
|
as Himself (archive footage) |
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Rose Dione
She was 148, 60 years old when she died
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as Herself (archive footage) |
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Chester Morris
He was 123, 69 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Angelo Rossitto
He was 116, 83 years old when he died
|
as Himself (archive footage) |
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Olga Baclanova
She was 127, 78 years old when she died
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as Herself (archive footage) |
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Leila Hyams
She was 118, 72 years old when she died
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as Herself (archive footage) |
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Koo Koo
|
as Herself (archive footage) |
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Ward Hall
|
as Himself (archive footage) |
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Mat Fraser
He was 62, now 62 years old
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as Himself |
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Carl Crew
He was 62, now 62 years old
|
as Himself |
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Wallace Ford
He was 126, 68 years old when he died
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as Himself (archive footage) |
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Bill Griffith
He was 80, now 80 years old
|
as Himself |
Schlitzie: One of Us Crew
