Conversation so far:
How was this film received?
Despite the extensive cuts, the film was still negatively received by audiences, recording a loss of $164,000, and remained an object of extreme controversy.
What did people not like about it?
"Any one who considers this entertainment should be placed in the pathological ward in some hospital..
Was there any specific thing about the film that people didn't like?
Because the film was thought to be overly exploitative.
Who did the film exploit?
CANNOTANSWER.
What else did critics have to say?
Harrison's Reports wrote that "Any one who considers this entertainment should be placed in the pathological ward in some hospital..
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Variety also published a negative review, writing that the film was "sumptuously produced, admirably directed, and no cost was spared.
What was the cost of the film to produce?
CANNOTANSWER.
Did anyone like the film?
John Mosher of The New Yorker wrote a positive review, calling it "a little gem.

Question: Why did he consider it a little gem?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did John Mosher consider Freaks to be a little gem?