Bound by Flesh


1h 30m 2012

Brief Synopsis

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were born in Brighton, England in 1908 and their mother sold them at birth. Their legal guardian exploited and abused the girls who were displayed in carnival sideshows. Eventually, the beautiful twins became success stars in vaudeville, but never received any

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Mistress, Inc.
Distribution Company
Mpi ; Sundance Selects

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton were born in Brighton, England in 1908 and their mother sold them at birth. Their legal guardian exploited and abused the girls who were displayed in carnival sideshows. Eventually, the beautiful twins became success stars in vaudeville, but never received any of the money they made. They starred in the films "Freaks" and "Chained for Life" and in 1936, they sued for their freedom and won the case.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Mistress, Inc.
Distribution Company
Mpi ; Sundance Selects

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2013

Released in United States 2013 (Special Presentations)

Released in United States on Video October 28, 2014

Limited Release in United States June 27, 2014

Video on Demand in United States June 27, 2014

Released in United States 2012

Released in United States 2012 (Presentations)

Released in United States 2013 (True Stories)

Limited Release in United States June 27, 2014 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video October 28, 2014

Video on Demand in United States June 27, 2014