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.

star 6.4
  • Release Date: 1968-06-17
  • Runtime: 1h 8min
  • Director: Frank Simon

Where to Watch The Queen Online

You can now watch The Queen online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Trailer

    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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