The Queen (1968)
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.
Where to watch The Queen
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Kino Film Collection | — | — |
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What is The Queen about?
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. The Queen is a Documentary movie, released on 1968-06-17, runtime 68 minutes.
Is The Queen worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Queen 6.4 out of 10 from 37 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Queen?
In the United States, The Queen is free to watch on Kanopy and Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
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
- Edie Sedgwick as Self - Jury Member
- Jim Dine as Self - Jury Member
- Bruce Jay Friedman as Self - Jury Member
- Larry Rivers as Self - Jury Member
- Terry Southern as Self - Jury Member
- Jerry Leiber as Self - Jury Member
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Sources
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