---
title: "Freaks"
year: 1932
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/freaks-1932"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 136
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 64
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Freaks (1932) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/freaks-1932

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Freaks is a film first released in 1932. Catalogued under Drama, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A trapeze star marries a sideshow leader, sparking a dark circus secret."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 1930s horror
- Unique circus setting
- Tense character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- Black‑and‑white picture may feel dated
- Unsettling portrayals of deformities may disturb some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains unsettling portrayals of physical deformities and a bleak tone, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, atmospheric, unsettling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/freaks-1932#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tod Browning
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harry Earles** as *Hans*
- **Olga Baclanova** as *Cleopatra*
- **Daisy Earles** as *Frieda*
- **Henry Victor** as *Hercules*
- **Wallace Ford** as *Phroso*
- **Leila Hyams** as *Venus*
- **Roscoe Ates** as *Roscoe*
- **Angelo Rossitto** as *Angeleno*
- **Jerry Austin** as *Knife-Throwing Dwarf (uncredited)*
- **Daisy Hilton** as *Siamese Twin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main storyline of Freaks?
A beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of a circus side‑show, creating tension among the performers.

### Q: When was Freaks first released in the United States?
It was released on February 12, 1932 in the US.

### Q: What genres does Freaks belong to?
The film is classified as drama and horror.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and four minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is listed as NR (not rated).

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Freaks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/136)

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