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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.
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.
Original Release
01/01/1952
US Release
01/01/1952
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Violet Hilton | Vivian Hamilton |
| Daisy Hilton | Dorothy Hamilton |
| Mario Laval | Andre Pariseau |
| Allen Jenkins | Hinkley |
| Patricia Wright | Renée |
| Alan Keys | Defense Attorney |
| Norval Mitchell | Judge Mitchell |
| Edna Holland | Mabel |
| Brian O'Hara | Mr. MacKenzie |
| Herbert Lytton | District Attorney |
Directors
Writers
Nat Tanchuck, Albert DePina, Ross Frisco
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Violet Hilton | Vivian Hamilton |
| Daisy Hilton | Dorothy Hamilton |
| Mario Laval | Andre Pariseau |
| Allen Jenkins | Hinkley |
| Patricia Wright | Renée |
| Alan Keys | Defense Attorney |
| Norval Mitchell | Judge Mitchell |
| Edna Holland | Mabel |
| Brian O'Hara | Mr. MacKenzie |
| Herbert Lytton | District Attorney |
| Jack Mulhall | Dr. Thompson |
| James Hope | (as Jim Hope) |
| Roy Regnier | Rev. Dr. Burnham |
| Zena Barry | (as Zena Bary) |
| Tony Iavello | Singer |
| Whitey Roberts | Whitey Roberts |
| Paul Gordon | |
| Jack Daly | Court Bailiff |
| Gil Frye | Photographer |
| Michael Mark | Man in Audience |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| George Moskov | Producer |
