The Queen (1968)

6.4/10 • 68 min • 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.

Cast

Mario Montez

Crystal LaBeija

Self - Competitor

Rachel Harlow

Self - Competitor

Andy Warhol

Self - Jury Member

Edie Sedgwick

Self - Jury Member

Jim Dine

Self - Jury Member

Bruce Jay Friedman

Self - Jury Member

Terry Southern

Self - Jury Member

Jerry Leiber

Self - Jury Member

Jackie Curtis

Pepper LaBeija

Dorian Corey

Mary Ellen Mark

George Plimpton

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