The Queen

1968

68 min

6.4

Ends at

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.

Budget

$0

Genre

Documentary

Director

Frank Simon

Country

United States of America

Cast & Crew

Jack Doroshow

Bernard Giquel

Mario Montez

Crystal LaBeija

Rachel Harlow

Andy Warhol

Edie Sedgwick

Jim Dine

Bruce Jay Friedman

Larry Rivers

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The Queen

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.

  • Jack Doroshow

  • Bernard Giquel

  • Mario Montez

  • Crystal LaBeija

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