Wood, Edward D. (Edward Davis) 1924-1978Overview
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Plan 9 from outer space
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23 editions published between 1958 and 2006 in English and held by 567 libraries worldwide Plan 9 from outer space follows the alien-led zombie invasion as the aliens attempt, for the 9th time, to take over earth (79 min.). Flying saucers over Hollywood documents the creation of Ed Wood's cult classic (111 min.).
Glen or Glenda
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16 editions published between 1953 and 2008 in English and held by 306 libraries worldwide Glen or Glenda is about a transvestite who can't figure out how to tell his girl that he likes to wear her clothes.
Bride of the monster
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15 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in English and held by 216 libraries worldwide A mad scientest tries to harness atomic energy into the creation of super beings. Together with his sidekick slave, Lobo, he finds a willing bride for his monster in the person of a nosey girl reporter. Good eventually defeats evil in a hysterical chase through the marshes as the mad doctor is eaten alive by his own monster.
Jail bait
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12 editions published between 1954 and 2008 in English and held by 200 libraries worldwide The tragic tale of a youth led into crime and then forced to alter his face through plastic surgery to avoid capture.
Hollywood rat race
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3 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 192 libraries worldwide
The haunted world of Edward D. Wood, Jr
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 159 libraries worldwide The story of Hollywood director, Edward D. Wood, Jr., accompanied by interviews with those who knew him and film clips.
Night of the ghouls
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 133 libraries worldwide Undercover ghostchaser Lt. Bradford investigates a mysterious medium, Dr. Acula, who, fleeces relatives of the dead, by faking to channel with the beyond. But beware - the night is alive with creatures such as the gigantic 400 lb. Lobo, Vampira-wannabe Sheila, the ever-clever psychic Criswell (whose predictions are always 100% wrong) and the irrepressible comedy of Kelton the Cop.
Plan 9 from outer space The Ed Wood story
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2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 119 libraries worldwide Plan 9: Alien invaders use "Plan 9" to re-animate dead earthlings.
La drag asesina
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8 editions published between 1999 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 84 libraries worldwide
The Ed Wood collection a salute to incompetence
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4 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 56 libraries worldwide "Six feature-length films written by and/or directed by and/or starring the unforgettable Ed Wood. Plus the original documentary, The Ed Wood story, including exclusive interviews with such luminaries as Dolores Fuller, Bela Lugosi Jr., Martin Landau and Johnny Depp, among others."--Container.
Death of a transvestite
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3 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and Spanish and held by 44 libraries worldwide
The violent years
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5 editions published between 1985 and 2007 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide The incomparable Ed Wood Jr's uncompromising 1950's classic of leather-jacketed delinquent devil-dolls. Spoiled rich debutantes form a girl gang; they rob gas stations, rape rich guys and strip down goody girls. It's all here: pajama parties, heavy petting, murder, mayhem, the mob, dope rings and illegitimate babies born behind bars!
The Ed Wood box
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide Legendary B-movie director, Edward D. Wood, Jr., assaulted audiences with a string of bizarre, no-budget fusions of horror, sci-fi, noir, and comedy. Films originally released between 1953 and 1996.
Orgy of the dead
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3 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide A bizarre bouillabaisse, blending beautiful naked zombie girls, vampires, vixens, wanton werewolves, tortured teens in bondage ... starring the Incredible Criswell and Ghoulita, the ghoulish goddess of the dancing dead.
I led 2 lives
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4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide Offers some insight into the current attitudes toward transvestites and sex changes.
The wild ride
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide The wild ride: The rebellious leader of a gang of troublemakers spends his days as an amateur race-car driver and his nights partying, until his interference with a friend's romance leads to tragedy.
The sinister urge
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3 editions published between 1993 and 2002 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Police try to track down a sex killer and put an end to the smut picture business that inspired his crime.
Rifftrax plan 9 from outer space
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide "Plan 9 from Outer Space is a movie that exceeds all expectations, a difficult task for a flick frequently dubbed "The worst movie of all time." Few films are more deserving of a hilarious, mocking commentary, and fortunately Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett of RiffTrax.com and Mystery Science Theater 3000 rose to the occassion"-- Container.
Ed Wood collection
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1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Contains a collection of three classic Ed Wood productions: Jail bait (70 min.), Plan 9 from outer space (79 min.), and Night of the ghouls (69 min.). Includes original theatrical trailers for Plan 9 and Jail bait.
The Bela Lugosi box. Disc 5, The Ed Wood years, 1953-1959
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide Glen or Glenda?: A man is afraid to tell his girl friend that he likes to dress in woman's clothing. more
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Acting--Vocational guidance B films B films Biographical films Biographical films Biography Brides California Channeling (Spiritualism) Comedy films Comedy films Criminal investigation Criminals--Identification Criticism, interpretation, etc. Death row inmates Depp, Johnny Detective and mystery films Documentary films Drama Electrocution Feature films Feature films Fiction Film noir Films--for the hearing impaired Fuller, Dolores,--1923-2011 Ghouls and ogres Horror films Horror films Human-alien encounters Humor Interviews Landau, Martin,--1928- Lugosi, Bela Mediums Monsters Motion picture industry Motion picture producers and directors Motion pictures--Production and direction Nonfiction films Outer space Science fiction films Science fiction films Scientists Surgery, Plastic Transvestites United States Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Wood, Edward D.--1924-1978 Zombies
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Alternative Names
Carpenter, Johnny, 1924-1978
Davis, William, 1924-1978
Everett, Kathleen, 1924-1978
Gora, Ann, 1924-1978
Moreau, Emil, 1924-1978
Quinn, John, 1924-1978
Telmig, Akdov, 1924-1978
Trent, Dick, 1924-1978
Wood, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1924-1978
Wood, Ed, 1924-1978
Wood, Edward D. 1924-1978
Wood, Edward Davis junior 1924-1978
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