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.
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Naomi Grossman , Mat Fraser , Adam Rifkin , Wallace Ford , Angelo Rossitto , Harry Earles
Steven Belgard
Waldo Dog Productions