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The Queen

NR

1968

68 minutes

Documentary

Overview

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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Top Cast

Jack Doroshow headshot

Jack Doroshow

Flawless Sabrina

Bernard Giquel headshot

Bernard Giquel

Interviewer

Mario Montez headshot

Mario Montez

Self - Singer

Crystal LaBeija headshot

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor

Rachel Harlow headshot

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor

Andy Warhol headshot

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member

Edie Sedgwick headshot

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member

Jim Dine headshot

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

Bruce Jay Friedman headshot

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member

Larry Rivers headshot

Larry Rivers

Self - Jury Member

Terry Southern headshot

Terry Southern

Self - Jury Member

Jerry Leiber headshot

Jerry Leiber

Self - Jury Member

Jackie Curtis headshot

Jackie Curtis

Self

Pepper LaBeija headshot

Pepper LaBeija

Self

Dorian Corey headshot

Dorian Corey

Self

Jill Krementz headshot

Jill Krementz

Self

Mary Ellen Mark headshot

Mary Ellen Mark

Self

George Plimpton headshot

George Plimpton

Self