Queen of the Stardust Ballroom

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Queen of the Stardust Ballroom

TV-PG

1975

1h 38m

Drama

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Following the unexpected death of her husband, middle-aged widow Bea Asher (Maureen Stapleton) struggles with her new and uncertain position in life. Realizing she needs to experience some excitement to shake her anxieties, Bea's friends encourage her to attend a dance at the Stardust Ballroom. There Bea comes across the charismatic Alvin Green (Charles Durning), a mail carrier, who gives her the courage to pick up the pieces of her life and enjoy her time on Earth.

Brian Orndorf

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There's sweetness and sadness to the movie, with the balance capably handled by the production, which has a refreshing interest in the humanity on display, letting the power of connection lead the way.

Rated: B+

Mar 12, 2025

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Dennis Schwartz

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There's something perversely delightful about this heartfelt relationship melodrama that's majestically uplifting despite its bleak storyline.

Rated: B

Jan 27, 2009

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 3/5

Sep 21, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Sep 12, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 5/5

May 28, 2004

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Rated: 58/100

Jan 1, 2000

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This was my Mom's and my favorite show. To see Durning twirling Stapleton around the ballroom was delightful. Such a lovely feel good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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I saw this when I was 12 and it had a great emotional impact. It always stayed with me.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Sam O'Steen

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Synopsis

Following the unexpected death of her husband, middle-aged widow Bea Asher (Maureen Stapleton) struggles with her new and uncertain position in life. Realizing she needs to experience some excitement to shake her anxieties, Bea's friends encourage her to attend a dance at the Stardust Ballroom. There Bea comes across the charismatic Alvin Green (Charles Durning), a mail carrier, who gives her the courage to pick up the pieces of her life and enjoy her time on Earth.

Director: Sam O'Steen
Producer: Rick Rosenberg, Robert W. Christiansen
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (TV): Feb 13, 1975
Runtime: 1h 38m