Ich möchte kein Mann sein

In this 1918 German film, Ossi Oswalda plays Ossi, a high-spirited young woman who, frustrated with her strict guardian, Dr. Kersten, disguises herself as a man to have more fun. She discovers that being a man has its own disadvantages and decides to attend a lavish ball in her new disguise. At the ball, she vengefully tries to steal away Dr. Kersten from his attentions, but eventually, they bond over cigars and champagne. The film explores themes of gender, cross-dressing, and queer desire, showcasing Ossi's energetic and unself-conscious performance in a charming and humorous way.