Glen or Glenda(1953)
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Glen or Glenda 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.
Glen or Glenda (1953) is a drama film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., released on April 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Timothy Farrell, Bela Lugosi, Edward D. Wood Jr. and Lyle Talbot. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Writers:
- Edward D. Wood Jr., Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Producers:
- George Weiss
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Thompson
- Production:
- Screen Classics (II)
- Budget:
- $20,000
- Revenue:
- $10,158
- Status:
- Released
Glen or Glenda (1953) Trailer
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Glen or Glenda Cast & Crew
Main cast
Timothy Farrell
as Dr. Alton / Narrator
Bela Lugosi
as Scientist
Edward D. Wood Jr.
as Glen / Glenda (as Daniel Davis)
Lyle Talbot
as Inspector Warren
Dolores Fuller
as Barbara
- 'Tommy' Haynes
'Tommy' Haynes
as Alan / Anne
- Charlie Crafts
Charlie Crafts
as Johnny (as Charles Crafts)
Conrad Brooks
as Banker / Reporter / Pickup Artist / Bearded Drag (as Connie Brooks)
- Henry Bederski
Henry Bederski
as Man with Hat and Receding Hairline (uncredited)
- Carol Daugherty
Carol Daugherty
as Woman in Nightmare (uncredited)
- 'Captain' DeZita
'Captain' DeZita
as The Devil / Glen's Father (uncredited)
- Helen Miles
Helen Miles
as (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward D. Wood Jr., written by Edward D. Wood Jr. and Edward D. Wood Jr., produced by George Weiss.
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Glen or Glenda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 160 ratings.
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Glen or Glenda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Glen or Glenda online?
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Glen or Glenda (1953) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Glen or Glenda?
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The main cast of Glen or Glenda (1953) includes Timothy Farrell, Bela Lugosi, Edward D. Wood Jr., Lyle Talbot and Dolores Fuller. The film was directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Glen or Glenda released?
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Glen or Glenda was released on April 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Glen or Glenda worth watching?
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Glen or Glenda (1953) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Glen or Glenda?
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Yes. The official Glen or Glenda trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.