Schlitzie
Born: 1901-09-10
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. His lifelong career on the outdoor entertainment circuit as a major sideshow attraction with Barnum & Bailey, among others, made him a popular cultural icon.
Freaks
as HimselfReleased: 1932-02-12
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his...
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Island of Lost Souls
as Furry Manimal (uncredited)Released: 1932-12-24
An obsessed scientist conducts profane experiments in evolution, eventually establishing himself...
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