The Queen

The Queen (1968)

A vibrant piece of queer history.

Documentary

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.

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  • Release Date: 1968-06-17
  • Runtime: 1h 8min
  • Director: Frank Simon

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Cast

  • Jack Doroshow

    Flawless Sabrina

  • Bernard Giquel

    Interviewer

  • Mario Montez

    Self - Singer

  • Crystal LaBeija

    Self - Competitor

  • Rachel Harlow

    Self - Competitor

  • Andy Warhol

    Self - Jury Member

  • Edie Sedgwick

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jim Dine

    Self - Jury Member

  • Bruce Jay Friedman

    Self - Jury Member

  • Larry Rivers

    Self - Jury Member

  • Terry Southern

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jerry Leiber

    Self - Jury Member

  • Jackie Curtis

    Self

  • Pepper LaBeija

    Self

  • Dorian Corey

    Self

  • Jill Krementz

    Self

  • Mary Ellen Mark

    Self

  • George Plimpton

    Self

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