Chained for Life (1952 film)
Chained for Life is a 1952 exploitation film featuring the famous conjoined ("Siamese") Hilton Twins, Daisy and Violet. It features several vaudeville acts, including juggler Whitey Roberts, a man doing bicycle stunts, and a man, Tony Lovello, who plays the William Tell Overture and "Hungarian Dance No. 5" at breakneck speed on an accordion.
| Chained for Life | |
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Original film poster | |
| Directed by | Harry L. Fraser |
| Written by | Ross Frisco (original idea) Nat Tanchuck (screenplay) Albert de Pina (additional dialogue) |
| Produced by | George Moskov |
| Starring | Violet Hilton Daisy Hilton Mario Laval Allen Jenkins Patricia Wright |
| Cinematography | Jockey Arthur Feindel |
| Edited by | Joseph Gluck |
| Music by | Henry Vars |
Production company | Spera Productions |
| Distributed by | Classic Pictures Inc. |
Release date | January 1952 |
Running time | 81 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The movie incorporates aspects of the twins' real life, including their singing act, a futile attempt by one sister to obtain a marriage license, and a publicity-stunt marriage.
The twins' voices are featured in three duets, including "Every Hour of Every Day" and "Love Thief".
The movie was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
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