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Chained for Life is a american film of genre Drama directed by Harry L. Fraser released in USA on 1 january 1952 with Daisy and Violet Hilton
Chained for Life (1952)
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Add to a movie listChained for Life is a 1951 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.
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.
^ "Harry L. Fraser > Filmography - AllMovie". Retrieved January 21, 2010.
Synopsis
The movie opens with a judge (Norval Mitchell) begging the audience for help in resolving a terrible dilemma. The action moves to a courtroom, where Vivian Hamilton is on trial for the shooting death of her sister's lover. The story unfolds in flashback as various characters are called to testify.Actors
Daisy and Violet Hilton
(Dorothy Hamilton)
Allen Jenkins
(Hinkley)
Patricia Wright
Jack Mulhall
(Dr. Thompson)
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