Documentary · United States of America · 1968 · 1h 8m

The Queen

The Queen poster
Director
Frank Simon
Cast
Jack Doroshow as Flawless Sabrina Bernard Giquel as Interviewer Mario Montez as Self - Singer Crystal LaBeija as Self - Competitor Rachel Harlow as Self - Competitor Andy Warhol as Self - Jury Member
Crew
Frank Simon — Director of Photography Robert Elfstrom — Director of Photography Kenneth Van Sickle — Director of Photography Geraldine Fabrikant — Editor Fred Shore — Editor Si Litvinoff — Producer
Tagline

A vibrant piece of queer history.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Queen — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citydrag queenbeauty contestdragfemale impersonatorqueer historybeauty pageant
Key Collaborators
Frank Simon Director Frank Simon Director of Photography Robert Elfstrom Director of Photography Kenneth Van Sickle Director of Photography Geraldine Fabrikant Editor Fred Shore Editor Si Litvinoff Producer Don Herbert Producer
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