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On this day in 1971, American sideshow performer and occasional actor, Shlitze Surtee (Shlitzy The Pinhead), died. Best known for his role in the 1932 movie, Freaks and his lifelong career on the outdoor entertainment circuit as a major sideshow attraction with Barnum and Bailey, Schlitzies iconic image has lent itself to many products, including masks, hats, shirts, models, clocks, snow globes and dolls. Additionally, Schlitzie has been cited as an inspiration for Bill Griffiths comic strip, Zippy the Pinhead.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:25:56 +0000

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