CinemaOSMovie · 1968 · 1h 8m · NR

The Queen

A vibrant piece of queer history.

64%(37)IMDbDocumentary

In 1967, New York City is host to the Miss All-American Camp Beauty Pageant. This documentary takes a look behind the scenes, transporting the viewer into rehearsals and dressing rooms as the drag queen subculture prepares for this big national beauty contest. Jack/Sabrina is the mistress of ceremonies, and their protégé, Miss Harlow, is in the competition. But, as the pageant approaches, the glamorous contestants veer from camaraderie to tension.

Directed byFrank Simon

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 8m
Language
EN
Released
June 17, 1968
Studios
Vineyard FilmMDHSi Litvinoff Film Production

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The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer

The Queen (1968) – Official Re-Release Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Jack Doroshow

Flawless Sabrina

Bernard Giquel

Interviewer

Mario Montez

Mario Montez

Self - Singer

Crystal LaBeija

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor

Rachel Harlow

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor

Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member

Edie Sedgwick

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member

Jim Dine

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

Bruce Jay Friedman

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member

Larry Rivers

Self - Jury Member

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Simon
Produced by
Don Herbert
Si Litvinoff

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