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Schlitzie (alternatively spelled Schlitze or Shlitze; September 10, 1901 – September 24, 1971), possibly born Simon Metz[1] 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 · Updated January 27, 2020. Even as an adult, Schlitzie had the mental aptitude of a three- or four-year-old and could only speak in short sentences and phrases. And they turned him into a sideshow "freak." MGM Schliztie in the 1932 film Freaks.
Sep 8, 2024 · Schlitzie, also known as Schlitzie Surtees or Schlitze, was a famous sideshow performer in the early 20th century. Born with microcephaly, a condition that results in an abnormally small brain and skull, Schlitzie's unique appearance made him a major attraction in the circus world.
Jan 26, 2023 · For people like Schlitzie, whose true name has been lost to history, many sideshow performers were forced to live their entire lives billed as a “pinhead” or “monkey girl” at the expense of others’ entertainment. Who was Schlitzie? Schlitzie’s true name, date of birth, location, and the name of his parents are unknown.
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.
Marc Chusid. The documentary "Schlitzie: One of Us" looks into the life and influence of Schlitzie, a sideshow performer who was in the 1932 classic cult film "Freaks." His story is fascinating, because no one really knows the truth. Schlitzie was able to touch the hearts of many… then and now.
Jun 27, 2024 · Star of the movie Freaks, Schlitzie the pinhead amazed all now with just unusual looks but with a giant spirit and heart. The true identity of the pinhead known as Schlitzie is still somewhat debatable.
Mar 15, 2019 · Schlitzie, a world traveler, was obviously happiest performing; he was always a Star.” The book is a work of arduous, exhaustive research by a Brooklyn-born Pratt graduate.
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.
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...
