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Glen or Glenda (1953)

★ 4.2PG68 minDirector: Ed Wood

1953 film

Glen or Glenda is a 1953 American independent exploitation film directed, written by and starring Ed Wood (credited in his starring role as "Daniel Davis"), and featuring Wood's then-girlfriend Dolores Fuller and Bela Lugosi. It was produced by George Weiss who also made the exploitation film Test Tube Babies that same year.

The film is a docudrama about cross-dressing and transvestism, and is semi-autobiographical in nature. Wood himself was a cross-dresser, and the film is a plea for tolerance. It was widely considered one of the worst films ever made upon release. However, it has since been reevaluated and has become a cult film due to its low-budget production values, idiosyncratic style, and early cinematic themes of transgender acceptance.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Glen or Glenda about?
Glen or Glenda (1953) — "Glen or Glenda" tells two stories. One is about Glen, who secretly dresses as a woman but is afraid to tell his fiancée Barbara. The other is about Alan, a pseudohermaphrodite who undergoes a painful operation to become a woman. Both stories are told by Dr. Alton, who also deliv
Is Glen or Glenda based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Glen or Glenda scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.