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The Queen
Film / 1968

The Queen

Documentary

★ 6.4/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Jack DoroshowFlawless Sabrina Bernard GiquelInterviewer Mario MontezSelf - Singer Crystal LaBeijaSelf - Competitor Rachel HarlowSelf - Competitor Andy WarholSelf - Jury Member Edie SedgwickSelf - Jury Member Jim DineSelf - Jury Member Bruce Jay FriedmanSelf - Jury Member Larry RiversSelf - Jury Member Terry SouthernSelf - Jury Member Jerry LeiberSelf - Jury Member
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Jackie CurtisSelf Pepper LaBeijaSelf Dorian CoreySelf Jill KrementzSelf Mary Ellen MarkSelf George PlimptonSelf

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