Glen or Glenda
“I Changed My Sex!”
Synopsis
Glen doesn't dare tell his fiancée Barbara that he is a transvestite known as Glenda; in addition, Alan is undergoing medical treatment to become a woman named Anne; both stories are told by a psychiatrist.
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Glen or Glenda (1953) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-15
Top Cast
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Timothy Farrell
Dr. Alton / Narrator
Bela Lugosi
Scientist
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Glen / Glenda (as Daniel Davis)
Lyle Talbot
Inspector Warren
Dolores Fuller
Barbara
'Tommy' Haynes
Alan / Anne
Charlie Crafts
Johnny (as Charles Crafts)
Conrad Brooks
Banker / Reporter / Pickup Artist / Bearded Drag (as Connie Brooks)
Henry Bederski
Man with Hat and Receding Hairline (uncredited)
Carol Daugherty
Woman in Nightmare (uncredited)
'Captain' DeZita
The Devil / Glen's Father (uncredited)
Helen Miles
(uncredited)
Shirley Speril
Miss Stevens (uncredited)
Amzie Strickland
Minor Role (uncredited)
Harry Thomas
Man in Nightmare (uncredited)
William C. Thompson
Judge (uncredited)
'Mr. Walter' Hadjwiecyz
Patrick / Patricia (uncredited)
George Weiss
Man at Transvestite's Suicide (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2012
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.51x
-$10K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Original Title
- Glen or Glenda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $20K
- Worldwide Gross
- $10K
- Production Studios
- Screen Classics (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Edward D. Wood Jr.
William C. Thompson
Bud Schelling
George Weiss
Department Leadership Roster
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Director
William C. Thompson
Director of Photography
George Weiss
Producer
Edward D. Wood Jr.
Screenplay
Bud Schelling
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen or Glenda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Glen or Glenda about?
Glen doesn't dare tell his fiancée Barbara that he is a transvestite known as Glenda; in addition, Alan is undergoing medical treatment to become a woman named Anne; both stories are told by a psychiatrist.
Who directed Glen or Glenda?
Glen or Glenda was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr..
Who stars in Glen or Glenda?
The principal cast of Glen or Glenda includes Timothy Farrell, Bela Lugosi, Edward D. Wood Jr., Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller.
When was Glen or Glenda released and how long is it?
Glen or Glenda was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Glen or Glenda?
Glen or Glenda had a reported production budget of $20K and grossed $10K at the worldwide box office (0.51 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).