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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)

Chained for Life
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Released in USA 1 january 1952
Length 1h21
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Drama
Rating43% 2.1746152.1746152.1746152.1746152.174615

Chained 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.

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