The Queen (1968)

The Queen (1968)

A vibrant piece of queer history. 1968-06-17 United States of America 68 Min. PG-13
6.4 28 votes

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.

Cast

Jack Doroshow is Flawless Sabrina
Flawless Sabrina
Bernard Giquel is Interviewer
Interviewer
Mario Montez is Self - Singer
Self - Singer
Crystal LaBeija is Self - Competitor
Self - Competitor
Rachel Harlow is Self - Competitor
Self - Competitor
Andy Warhol is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Edie Sedgwick is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Jim Dine is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Bruce Jay Friedman is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Larry Rivers is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Terry Southern is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member
Jerry Leiber is Self - Jury Member
Self - Jury Member