Queen for a Day
Seen it?1951 | 107 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1951: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Lubin
- Jack BaileyHost - Self
- Jim MorganSelf
- Fort PearsonAnnouncer - Self
- Melanie YorkFirst Contestant
- Cynthia CorleySecond Contestant
- Kay WileyThird Contestant
- Helen MoweryJan
- Diane FauntelleHelena
- Phyllis AveryMarjorie
- Darren McGavinDan