Queen for a Day

Jul 7, 1951

1h 47m

★ 6.0

A Thrilling New HIGH in Motion Picture Magic!

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Robert Stillman Productions

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Cast

Host - Self

Jack Bailey

Self

Jim Morgan

Announcer - Self

Fort Pearson

First Contestant

Melanie York

Second Contestant

Cynthia Corley

Third Contestant

Kay Wiley

Jan

Helen Mowery

Helena

Diane Fauntelle

Marjorie

Phyllis Avery

Dan

Darren McGavin

Pete

Rudy Lee

Anna

Frances E. Williams

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