Bizarre Early 20th Century Circus Photos Have People Questioning What Went On Behind the Scenes

Schlitzie Surtees (1901 – 1971)

Just like the Snow Sisters, Schlitzie also suffered from microcephaly. He spent most of his life in show business and the rest in a mental asylum. He was extremely popular to crowd due to his androgyny and mystery.

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