The Queen

A vibrant piece of queer history.

The Queen — Plot

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.

• Release date
• June 17, 1968
• Runtime
• 68 min
• Genres
• Documentary
• Director
• Frank Simon

The Queen — Cast

J

Jack Doroshow Flawless Sabrina

B

Bernard Giquel Interviewer Mario Montez Self - Singer Crystal LaBeija Self - Competitor Rachel Harlow Self - Competitor Andy Warhol Self - Jury Member Edie Sedgwick Self - Jury Member Jim Dine Self - Jury Member