Ed Wood’s cult drama blends surrealism and sincerity in a taboo-shattering look at gender identity.
GLEN OR GLENDA
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A psychiatrist tells two stories: one of a trans woman, the other of a pseudohermaphrodite.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Bela Lugosi narrate a gender-bending fever dream, your wish is granted.
Part earnest plea, part fever dream, Glen or Glenda doesn’t just wear its angora on its sleeve—it wraps itself in it. Ed Wood’s wild blending of camp, cult, and cross-dressing is as sincere as it is surreal, with Bela Lugosi presiding over the proceedings like a mad scientist-meets-poet.
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Glen or Glenda is a 1953 American drama film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. about a psychiatrist recounting the stories of a transvestite and a pseudohermaphrodite.
- Director
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Writer
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Release
- 1953
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- I Led Two Lives, Глен або Гленда, Due vite in una, I Changed My Sex, He or She?
Synopsis
Why Cult
This film is a certified cult classic, infamous for its earnest oddity and psychotronic flair.
One of the earliest American films to grapple with transgender and crossdressing themes head-on.
Horror legend Bela Lugosi appears in a cryptic, atmospheric role, adding to the film's surreal edge.
Written, directed by, and starring Ed Wood Jr. himself—this is auteur filmmaking with angora.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Glen or Glenda about? +
Glen or Glenda follows a psychiatrist who tells two stories: one about a transvestite and another about a pseudohermaphrodite, delving into themes of gender identity and transformation.
When was Glen or Glenda released? +
Glen or Glenda was released in 1953.
Who directed Glen or Glenda? +
Edward D. Wood Jr. directed Glen or Glenda.
How long is Glen or Glenda? +
The film runs for 71 minutes.
What genre is Glen or Glenda? +
Glen or Glenda is a drama film.
Where can I watch Glen or Glenda? +
Glen or Glenda is available to stream on SassyFlix.
