The Third Sex
“Women With the Soul of Men and Men With the Soul of Women!”
Synopsis
An exploitation film about homosexuality. The film is believed to be lost. Elinor Gordon, who was frightened sexually by a man while an infant, confides in her psychoanalyst that she is contemplating yielding to the advances of her overly attentive and affectionate female roommate, Bobby Allen. The psychoanalyst advises the woman to dispossess her roommate, who works in the same law office as she, and to marry a football player. After the young woman rebuffs her roommate, she accompanies her lawyer employer, Dave Warren, to the country home of the firm's senior partner, John Grant. While Elinor falls in love with Dave, the senior partner's socialite daughter, Judy, yearns for Paul, an artist, who, unknown to her, is a homosexual.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard C. Kahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Radclyffe Hall, Howard Bradford, Richard C. Kahn
- Original Title
- The Third Sex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard C. Kahn
Radclyffe Hall, Howard Bradford, Richard C. Kahn
Department Leadership Roster
Richard C. Kahn
Director
Richard C. Kahn
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Third Sex
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What is The Third Sex about?
An exploitation film about homosexuality. The film is believed to be lost. Elinor Gordon, who was frightened sexually by a man while an infant, confides in her psychoanalyst that she is contemplating yielding to the advances of her overly attentive and affectionate female roommate, Bobby Allen. The psychoanalyst advises the woman to dispossess her roommate, who works in the same law office as she, and to marry a football player. After the young woman rebuffs her roommate, she accompanies her lawyer employer, Dave Warren, to the country home of the firm's senior partner, John Grant. While Elinor falls in love with Dave, the senior partner's socialite daughter, Judy, yearns for Paul, an artist, who, unknown to her, is a homosexual.
Who directed The Third Sex?
The Third Sex was directed by Richard C. Kahn.
Who stars in The Third Sex?
The principal cast of The Third Sex includes S. Dana Hubbard, Morgan Wallace, Luana Walters, Jean Carmen, Sheila Loren.
When was The Third Sex released and how long is it?
The Third Sex was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 59m.
Is The Third Sex based on a book or true story?
The Third Sex is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Radclyffe Hall".