Bound by Flesh

Oct 19 2012 Unrated 1h 35m
Documentary

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were once the cream of the sideshow crop. Taught to sing and dance at an early age, the winsome duo ascended through the early 20th-century vaudeville circuit as a side attraction (working alongside Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin as well as a memorable turn in the Tod Browning classic "Freaks") before a cascade of unscrupulous management and harsh mistreatment brought their careers (and lives) tumbling down. This engrossing glimpse into a bygone era is filled with fascinating interviews and rare archival footage.

Plot

This remarkable documentary tells the amazing story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose to superstardom at the beginning of the 20th century as sideshow attractions, performing alongside the likes of Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin. Ruthlessly exploited by their managers, the sisters ultimately sued for their freedom-which they won at a terrible cost. Bound By Flesh puts a touchingly human face on two outsiders who went from the lowest rungs of society to the big time and back again.

Written by

Leslie Zemeckis

Directed by

Leslie Zemeckis

Cast

Lea Thompson, Nancy Allen, Timothy Stack

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
543
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA