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Queen for a Day
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Queen for a Day

1951-07-07 · 107 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

Adapted from the TV and radio series of the same name, the producer of said show reads letters from three woman providing the framing story for this melodrama anthology film. The tales focus on parenting and family struggles.

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Directors
Arthur Lubin
Production companies
Robert Stillman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack BaileyJack BaileyHost - Self
Jim MorganSelf
Fort PearsonAnnouncer - Self
Melanie YorkFirst Contestant
Cynthia CorleySecond Contestant
Kay WileyThird Contestant
Helen MoweryHelen MoweryJan
Diane FauntelleHelena
Phyllis AveryPhyllis AveryMarjorie
Darren McGavinDarren McGavinDan
Rudy LeeRudy LeePete
Frances E. WilliamsFrances E. WilliamsAnna
Joan WinfieldJoan WinfieldLaura
Lonnie BurrCharles
Tristram CoffinTristram CoffinDoctor
Jiggs WoodBeck
Casey FolksJim
Adam WilliamsAdam WilliamsChuck
Ben AstarBen AstarMr. Nalawak
Tracey RobertsTracey RobertsPeggy

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