The Little Pageant That Could
Synopsis
A documentary that chronicles the journey of L.A.’s “Best in Drag Show” to support the Alliance for Housing and Healing. The event, which started as a spur-of-the-moment spoof of Miss America thrown by a few twenty-something friends in a tiny West Hollywood apartment in 1990, grew to become L.A.’s longest-running drag benefit, including appearances by A-list actors, playing before thousands of people and grossing over $6 million to help those living with HIV/AIDS. With humor and heart, director John Carlos Frey takes us through an emotional journey of queer life and activism from the 90s to today.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Patrick Rush
Self
Jeffrey Drew
Self
John Paschal
Self
Jack Lorenz
Self
Christina Applegate
Self (archive footage)
Nell Carter
Self (archive footage)
Jennifer Coolidge
Self (archive footage)
Jon Cryer
Self (archive footage)
Anna Faris
Self (archive footage)
Kathy Griffin
Self (archive footage)
Melanie Griffith
Self (archive footage)
Kristen Johnston
Self (archive footage)
Dot-Marie Jones
Self (archive footage)
Kathy Kinney
Self (archive footage)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Self (archive footage)
Jane Lynch
Self (archive footage)
Chris Pratt
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Sheen
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carlos Frey
- Original Title
- The Little Pageant That Could
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- World of Wonder, Gatekeeper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carlos Frey
James Cude
James Cude, John Carlos Frey, Randy Barbato, Fenton Bailey, David Neuendorff
Department Leadership Roster
John Carlos Frey
Director
James Cude
Editor
James Cude
Producer
John Carlos Frey
Producer
David Neuendorff
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Pageant That Could
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Pageant That Could about?
A documentary that chronicles the journey of L.A.’s “Best in Drag Show” to support the Alliance for Housing and Healing. The event, which started as a spur-of-the-moment spoof of Miss America thrown by a few twenty-something friends in a tiny West Hollywood apartment in 1990, grew to become L.A.’s longest-running drag benefit, including appearances by A-list actors, playing before thousands of people and grossing over $6 million to help those living with HIV/AIDS. With humor and heart, director John Carlos Frey takes us through an emotional journey of queer life and activism from the 90s to today.
Who directed The Little Pageant That Could?
The Little Pageant That Could was directed by John Carlos Frey.
Who stars in The Little Pageant That Could?
The principal cast of The Little Pageant That Could includes Patrick Rush, Jeffrey Drew, John Paschal, Jack Lorenz, Christina Applegate.
When was The Little Pageant That Could released and how long is it?
The Little Pageant That Could was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.