January 3, 1931 december 6, 2017 was an american actor. For a directors debut feature film woods only previous work was a twentyminute short called the sun was setting, glen or glenda at least has the distinction of being unusual for its type. Glen or glenda is an exploitation film written, directed by, and starring ed wood, and featuring bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores. Any collection of oddbal movies will have a few video treasures tapes in it. Ed woods glen or glenda 1953 johnny cash as johnny cabot in five minutes to live 1961. The other is about alan, a pseudohermaphrodite who undergoes a painful operation to become a woman. It stars ed wood as glen and glenda, and features bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller. Glen or glenda is not only rocksolid historyits deeply touching as well. While glen or glenda is more technically drama or faux educational film than horror, it is often mentioned in the same breath as movies of that genre. It isnt quite a camp classic, although its dreadful enough to have a certain comic appeal. As we reexamine our cinematic past, glen or glenda emerges as the worlds first transcentric movie though as it predates contemporary terminology, its characters are not technically definied within the movie as trans. A psychiatrist tells the stories of a transvestite glen or glenda and a pseudohermaphrodite alan or anne.
Glen or glenda simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The paper size is approximately 27 x 40 inches 69cm x 102cm the condition of this item is brand new mint condition. Glen or glenda 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Glen or glenda is a 1953 american drama film written, directed by and starring ed wood credited in his starring role as daniel davis, and featuring bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller. Rick pantera official homepage glen or glenda 1953 death threat. Glen or glenda 1953 is a sexual drama movie starring edward d. The film is a docudrama about crossdressing and transsexuality, and is semiautobiographical in nature. Outside of its role as part of cinematic and gay history, glen or glenda isnt worth the watch. It features bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend, dolores fuller the movie consists of two parts, the first following a narrator called the scientist, played by bela lugosi, making cryptic comments about humanity. This is a 1986 release of glen or glenda from video treasures.
Film glen or glenda 1953 written, directed by, and starring ed wood. Homes for sale 100 marsh glen pt nw sandy springs, ga 30328 glenda corneli. Glen has a terrible secret which threatens to destroy all of his hopes for a happilyeverafter with his lady. Directed by ed wood produced by george weiss written by ed wood. Brooks moved to hollywood, california, in 1948 to pursue a career in acting. George weiss was a hollywood producer of lowbudget films. The movie was inspired by the christine jorgensens sex reassignment surgery in 1952. Glen or glenda is a 1953 american exploitation film written, directed by and starring ed wood and featuring bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores.
The movie consists of two parts, the first following a narrator called the scientist, played by bela lugosi, making cryptic comments about humanity. There is a scene in this movie where a transvestite named glen finally decides to tell his fiance, barbara, that he likes being glenda, which. Larkspire more of an attempt at sincere educational film than outandout fiction, which perhaps makes its awful execution and entirely understandable, foregone critical failure an. The following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Although this was panned as woods worst movie, i found it to be a. Glen or glenda is a film directed by ed wood with bela lugosi, ed wood, dolores fuller, lyle talbot, year. Oct 31, 2018 while on the surface accepting, the movie still feels the need to emphasize multiple times that transvestites arent homosexual. Glen has found his mother, his little sister, his wife, and his glenda all in one lovely package. Glen or glenda is a 1953 drama film written, directed by, and starring ed wood, and featuring bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller.
Glen or glenda title changed from i changed my sex. This is a brand new single sided reproduction print of a glen or glenda poster. So much so that it starts to feel like experimental high art. Glen or glenda 1953 pg 1h 5min drama april 1953 usa a psychiatrist tells two stories. It does add to the overall experience, making already weird sequences seem even more so. At the time this move was reassessed the world would have clearly seen this as a joke about my father and i do imagine that many people would actually believe that glen or glenda 1953 was based on inside information. Dolores fuller, the onetime actressgirlfriend of crossdressing schlock movie director ed wood who costarred with wood in his lowbudget 1950s cult classic glen or glenda, has died. Because this is a reproduction of an original poster it will feature the same characteristics as the original. Upon discovering the suicide of a known transvestite, the police inspector seeks enlightenment from a psychiatrist familiar with the phenomenom.
Wood was brought in due to the fact he was an actual transvestite and ended up playing a role in the film as the titular glenor glend. The acting was fine despite the fact that the only real actor was lyle talbot, the rest were unknowns. Glen or glenda, also released theatrically as i led 2 lives, is one of those films that has to be seen to be believed. Its about a cop who, after having been called in to investigate the apparent suicide of a transvestite, consults a psychologist to better understand crossdressers. I bought this movie after watching tim burtons biography ed wood 1994. Glen or glenda though not the original title, this is the title ed chose for the film. Released in april, 1953 not rated 65 minutes 74 minutes 1982 reissue directed by edward d. Dvd jail bait 1954 a rebellious young man ends up partnering with a career criminal, who leads down a path of crime, all the while the young man keeps his activities a secret from his. Disappointing the grind house audience for which this film was. It was produced by george weiss who also made the exploitation film test tube babies that same year.
Alton, who also delivers an earnest lecture on tolerance and understanding. It features bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend, dolores fuller. Glen or glenda 1953 give this man satin undies, a dress, a sweater and a skirt, or even a lounging outfit and hes the happiest individual in the world. Rick pantera official homepage glen or glenda 1953 death. Although this was panned as woods worst movie, i found it to be a masterpiece. He got his start in movies appearing in ed wood films such as plan 9 from outer space, glen or glenda, and jail bait. Glen or glenda is radically ahead of its time, which is probably why it was mocked so much. A year of film history challenge watching a little bit of film history month by month, decade by decadeas far as i know glen or glenda is the first feature film devoted towards a humanizing and sympathetic portrayal of members of the trans community. It covers both transvestitism and transgenderism in a sympathetic manner, functioning more as an essay on gender than an actual story. Because this is a reproduction of an original poster it will feature the same characteristics as the original which can include registration issues, discoloration, etc. You may recognize them as they specialize in inexpensive video releases.
Glen or glenda has had many video releases over the years, mostly since the early 80s. I expected something quite clumsy and was delighted with the result. The other part of it is that to audiences of the time, it was meant to evoke horror. Glen or glenda has been ranked 5225 times, wins 26. The movie tried to get jorgensen but wasnt able to. Glen or glenda is an exploitation film written, directed by, and starring ed wood, and featuring bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller. Reproduction image size varies based on original poster dimension ratios. Wood on allmovie in 1953, george jorgensen had an operation to. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Glen or glenda is another wood film that managed to challenge woods own plan 9s place as the worst movie ever put on celluloid. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of glen or glenda with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. A team of experts combed though the vaults and rediscovered this classic film in its original unadulterated entirety. Jail bait glen or glenda henry bederski actor, conrad brooks actor rated.
Glen or glenda is a 1953 american drama film written, directed by and starring ed wood credited in his starring role as daniel davis, and featuring bela. Este unanim considerat ca fiind unul dintre cele mai proaste filme realizate vreodata. Glen or glenda is a 1953 movie about a male transvestite. Glen or glenda is also a film of great conviction in its way, and that tends to interfere with the fun. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. Glen or glenda was meant to be an exploit film due to the popularity curiosity surrounding christine jorgensen.
It stars ed wood as glen and glenda, and features bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller the movie was inspired by the christine jorgensens sex reassignment surgery in 1952. One is about glen, who secretly dresses as a woman but is afraid to tell his fiancee barbara. But what if that mans wants and needs ran to the extreme. Glen or glenda is een amerikaanse film uit 1953 over travestie, geschreven en geregisseerd door ed wood. It stars ed wood himself, bela lugosi and woods thengirlfriend dolores fuller. Wood was brought in due to the fact he was an actual transvestite and ended up playing a role in the film as the titular glen or glenda. Wood on allmovie in his heartfelt cinematic debut, edward d.
What was supposed to be a lowbudget schlock, exploitation film treated a sensitive. Part of that is due to it being a product of actordirectorproducer ed wood his first direction, in fact. No pinholes or tape and has never been hung or displayed. The color version is certainly not breathtaking or vivid in any way. To be or not to be a woman disinterested spectator 20140904. Wood, jr, bela lugosi, lyle talbot a policeman consults a psychiatrist in order to understand the causes behind the suicide of a transvestite. All glen or glenda movie posters,high res movie posters image for glen or glenda. A new musical score for the film was composed in 2010 by michael penny. Glen or glenda 1953 is a high profile character assassination on my father. Glen or glenda is a 1953 documentary film written and directed by ed wood. The movie also has flashbackswithinflashbacks and a strange dream. Lyle talbot timothy farrell dolores fuller genres crossdressing genderbending docudrama drama psychological drama release info january 1, 1953. Barbara is everything a man could want or need in a woman.
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