Queen for a Day (1951)

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Jack Bailey	...	Jack Bailey - Studio Segment Program Host
	Jim Morgan	...	Jim Morgan - Studio Segment
	Ford Pearson	...	Ford Pearson - Studio Segment Program Announcer
	Melanie York	...	First Contestant, studio segment
	Cynthia Corley	...	Second Contestant, Studio segment
	Kay Wiley	...	Third Contestant, Studio segment
	Helen Mowery	...	Jan, Studio segment
	Dian Fauntelle	...	Helena, Studio segment
	Phyllis Avery	...	Marjorie, Gossamer World segment
	Darren McGavin	...	Dan, Gossamer World segment
	Rudy Lee	...	Pete, Gossamer World segment
	Frances E. Williams	...	Anna, Gossamer World segment
	Joan Winfield	...	Laura, Gossamer World segment
	Lonnie Burr	...	Charles, Gossamer World segment (as Lonny Burr)
	Tristram Coffin	...	Doctor, Gossamer World segment

Storyline

The film was based on the popular daytime Mutual Broadcasting Company radio program that originated from New York on April 30, 1945 as "Queen For Today" and moved to Hollywood a few months later as "Queen For A Day", with Jack Bailey, former vaudeville music man and World's Fair barker, as the emcee host. The five-times-a-week, thirty minute doses spun over to television and lasted into the 70's. Bailey, in pre-airing interviews with audience members, would select 3-4 contestants who would pour out their (mostly pitiful) hearts explaining why they deserved to be Queen For A Day, and the audience selected the winner. The movie version was comprised of three short story segments which led some character to the television program. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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