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Queen for a Day

Play trailer Poster for Queen for a Day Released Jul 7, 1951 1h 47m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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On the popular radio show "Queen for a Day," the host solicits three stories from around the United States to see which underdogs deserves to have their dreams come true. The tale of Marjorie (Phyllis Avery) involves a child with a wild imagination but a recent polio diagnosis. Another features a teenager (Adam Williams) who must join a circus to raise money for college. And finally, a nanny (Edith Meiser) is ridiculed by her rich employers and nicknamed "Horsie" because of her appearance.

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Audience Member Boy is this a blast from the past. This was a very popular television show in the 1950's and early 1960's. The description here on RT describes it perfectly. It is interesting to see the changes in society since then. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Arthur Lubin

Director

Phyllis Avery

Marjorie

Adam Williams

Chuck

Edith Meiser

Miss Wilmarth

Helen Mowery

Jan

Joan Winfield

Laura
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Synopsis On the popular radio show "Queen for a Day," the host solicits three stories from around the United States to see which underdogs deserves to have their dreams come true. The tale of Marjorie (Phyllis Avery) involves a child with a wild imagination but a recent polio diagnosis. Another features a teenager (Adam Williams) who must join a circus to raise money for college. And finally, a nanny (Edith Meiser) is ridiculed by her rich employers and nicknamed "Horsie" because of her appearance.
Director
Arthur Lubin
Screenwriter
Seton I. Miller
Production Co
Robert Stillman Productions
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 7, 1951, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 5, 2016
Runtime
1h 47m
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