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Glen or Glenda

Glen or Glenda

Strange Loves... of those who live and love but can never marry!

19534.61h 11m

Overview

A psychiatrist tells two stories: one of a trans woman, the other of a pseudohermaphrodite.

Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.
Written by Edward D. Wood Jr.
Produced by George Weiss
Box OfficeBudget: $20KRevenue: $10K

Top Cast

Bela Lugosi

Bela Lugosi

Scientist

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Edward D. Wood Jr.

Glen / Glenda (as Daniel Davis)

Lyle Talbot

Lyle Talbot

Inspector Warren

Timothy Farrell

Timothy Farrell

Dr. Alton / Narrator

Dolores Fuller

Dolores Fuller

Barbara

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'Tommy' Haynes

Alan / Anne

C

Charlie Crafts

Johnny (as Charles Crafts)

Conrad Brooks

Conrad Brooks

Banker / Reporter / Pickup Artist / Bearded Drag (as Connie Brooks)

H

Henry Bederski

Man with Hat and Receding Hairline (uncredited)

C

Carol Daugherty

Woman in Nightmare (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

transvestismtransvestitepsychologysurrealismb moviewoollgbt1950shermaphroditegay theme

About Glen or Glenda

Glen or Glenda is a drama, comedy film released in 1953 exploring themes of transvestism, transvestite, psychology, surrealism, b movie, wool. Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., it stars Bela Lugosi, Edward D. Wood Jr., Lyle Talbot. A psychiatrist tells two stories: one of a trans woman, the other of a pseudohermaphrodite.

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