On Wed, 30 Oct 1996, Auden Ledahl wrote:
 
> Dear Screen-L Folks,
>
>    I'm thinking about exploring comedies in which one or more central
> characters participate in transgenderism, transsexuality, and/or simple
> crossdressing and gender role reversal. These activities could be either
> temporary or could last throughout the duration of the film. Titles that have
> already come to my mind are:
>
> 'Some Like it Hot'
> 'Bringing Up Baby'  (Gable in the slippers & bathrobe)
> Charlie Chaplin's 'City Lights' (Tramp's feminine behavior in boxing hall)
> 'La Cage..'
> 'To Wong Fu..'
>
>    Can any of you suggest other film comedy titles that either feature or
> touch on transgenderism, role reversal, or simple crossdressing? Keeping in
> mind that transsexuality/genderism isn't necessarily gay; would queer theory
> explore trans issues, or is it primarily concerned with homosexuality?
>
>    Thank you for your time and efforts.
 
>
>    Sincerely,
>    [log in to unmask]
>
Hi Auden,
 
a lot of people have answered you, so I limit myself to those titles that
haven't been mentioned yet:
- 'Switch' with Ellen Barkin, good thing is: gender/sex reversal is
entirely unconnected with gay issues
- 'Charley's Aunt'
- 'Gustav Adolf's Page'
- 'Orlando'
- 'Fantaghiro, persona bella' - an Italian tv-series
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