Queen for a Day

Queen for a Day

Queen for a Day

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Queen for a Day

"A Thrilling New HIGH in Motion Picture Magic!"

1951

1h 47m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jack Bailey

Jack Bailey

Host - Self

Jim Morgan

Self

Fort Pearson

Announcer - Self

Melanie York

First Contestant

Cynthia Corley

Second Contestant

Kay Wiley

Third Contestant

Helen Mowery

Helen Mowery

Jan

Diane Fauntelle

Helena

Phyllis Avery

Phyllis Avery

Marjorie

Darren McGavin

Darren McGavin

Dan

Creative team

Directed by: Arthur Lubin
Written by: Faith Baldwin
John Ashworth
Produced by: Robert Stillman

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