The Queen - 1968

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.

68min
1968
NR
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Mario Montez profile pictureMario MontezSelf - Singer
Crystal LaBeija profile pictureCrystal LaBeijaSelf - Competitor
Rachel Harlow profile pictureRachel HarlowSelf - Competitor
Andy Warhol profile pictureAndy WarholSelf - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick profile pictureEdie SedgwickSelf - Jury Member
Jim Dine profile pictureJim DineSelf - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman profile pictureBruce Jay FriedmanSelf - Jury Member
Terry Southern profile pictureTerry SouthernSelf - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber profile pictureJerry LeiberSelf - Jury Member

About The Queen

The Queen 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.

Age Rating: NR
Runtime: 68min

Extra details

Original Title: The Queen
Original Language: English
Directed By: Frank Simon
Production Companies
Vineyard FilmMDHSi Litvinoff Film Production