Queen Bee
“She's so excitingly good . . . when she's so wonderfully bad!”
Synopsis
A wicked Southern woman ruthlessly manipulates her family.
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Queen Bee (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-06
Top Cast
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Joan Crawford
Eva Phillips
Barry Sullivan
Avery "Beauty" Phillips
John Ireland
Judson Prentiss
Lucy Marlow
Jennifer Stewart
Betsy Palmer
Carol Lee Phillips
William Leslie
Ty McKinnon
Fay Wray
Sue McKinnon
Katherine Anderson
Miss Breen
Tim Hovey
Ted Phillips
Linda Bennett
Trissa Phillips
Willa Pearl Curtis
Miss George
Bill Walker
Sam
Olan Soule
Dr. Pearson
Robert McCord
Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ranald MacDougall
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald MacDougall
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Queen Bee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ranald MacDougall
Ranald MacDougall, Edna L. Lee
George Duning
Charles Lang
Viola Lawrence
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Wald
Producer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Ranald MacDougall
Director
Viola Lawrence
Editor
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Ranald MacDougall
Screenplay
Jean Louis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Bee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Queen Bee about?
A wicked Southern woman ruthlessly manipulates her family.
Who directed Queen Bee?
Queen Bee was directed by Ranald MacDougall.
Who stars in Queen Bee?
The principal cast of Queen Bee includes Joan Crawford, Barry Sullivan, John Ireland, Lucy Marlow, Betsy Palmer.
When was Queen Bee released and how long is it?
Queen Bee was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Queen Bee?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Queen Bee was composed by George Duning.
Is Queen Bee based on a book or true story?
Queen Bee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edna L. Lee".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Queen Bee?
Queen Bee holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).