Old Hollywood Realness!

Episode 91 - Paris Is Burning - OHR What a Drag Summer #5

“Paris is Burning" starring Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Willi Ninja, Angie Xtravaganza and Freddie Pendavis. This documentary takes into in the fascinating world of the Vogue Drag Balls of NYC in the late 1980s.Director: Jennie LivingstonCostume Designer: The Queens themselvesStudio: Academy Entertainment Off White ProductionsYear: 1990

Episode 90 - First A Girl - OHR What a Drag Summer #4

“First A Girl" starring Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, Anna Lee and Griffith Jones. Jessie Matthews plays a young girl with stars in her eye when she meets a down on his luck actor. Taking his place in a female impersonation act leads to whirlwind fame, and romance.Director: Victor SavilleCostume Designer: Marianne and J. StrassnerStudio: Gaumont British StudiosYear: 1935

Episode 89 - Hairspray - OHR What a Drag Summer #3

“Hairspray" starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono and Blondie. Lake stars as a dance crazed youngster in 1960s baltimore.Director: John WatersCostume Designer: Van SmithStudio: New Line CinemaYear: 1988

Episode 88 - Some Like It Hot - OHR What a Drag Summer #2

“Some Like It Hot" starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Joe E. Brown. Curtis and Lemmon star as musicians on the run from the mafia. The two pose as women in order to hide out in an all girls band.Director: Billy WilderCostume Designer: Orry-KellyStudio: United ArtistsYear: 1959

Episode 87 - Victor / Victoria - OHR What a Drag Summer #1

“Victor / Victoria" starring Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, James Garner and Leslie Ann. Warren. Julie Andrews stars as a down on her luck singer who poses as a drag queen in order to find fame and fortune. Director: Blake EdwardsCostume Designer: Patricia NorrisStudio: Metro Goldwyn MayerYear: 1982