The 1953 film "Glen or Glenda" tells two interconnected stories: one about Glen, a man who keeps his cross-dressing a secret from his fiancée Barbara, and another about Alan, a pseudohermaphrodite who undergoes a surgical transformation to become a woman. The film features multiple narrators, including Dr. Alton, who delivers a lecture on tolerance, and the enigmatic Scientist, who provides cryptic commentary. The movie also includes surreal elements, such as flashbacks-within-flashbacks and a dream sequence, and features a range of characters, including Insp. Warren, Johnny, Barbara, and Satan.
Glen or Glenda
Exploring the complexities of identity, a psychiatrist uncovers the rich stories of a transvestite and a pseudohermaphrodite, shedding light on their unique struggles and experiences.