Still from The Queen — The Queen (1968) — Frank SimonPhotographed by Robert Elfstrom and Frank Simon and Kenneth Van Sickle

Frank Simon

The Queen

Name: The Queen
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1968
Duration: 68 min

English / 1968 / 1h 8m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Documentary

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Synopsis

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.