I Don’t Want to Be a Man

Year: 1918

Runtime: 45 mins

Director: Ernst Lubitsch

ComedyRomance

A teenage tomboy, weary of her strict guardian’s control, disguises herself as a man to enjoy greater freedom. She soon discovers that living as the opposite sex brings unexpected complications and challenges. The film unfolds as a witty, gender‑bending comedy that feels surprisingly modern for its era.

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