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Directed by Ranald MacDougall
USA 1955
Joan Crawford (Berserk)
and Barry Sullivan (Framed)
lead the cast of the atmospheric melodrama Queen Bee. *** Queen Bee offers a stinging portrait of a mad, manipulative woman and chronicles her downfall and that of those around her in this dark drama. On first meeting, Eva Phillips (portrayed with delicious viciousness by Joan Crawford) is the epitome of Southern graciousness and charm. She and her husband, a textile magnate live together in a splendiferous Georgian plantation. Unfortunately, while others are easily beguiled by Mrs. Phillips, her husband knows what a ruthless she-devil she really is and loathes her. To cope with the pain of living with her, he has taken to drinking heavily. Trouble follows when the horrible Eva learns that her husband's sister is engaged to marry the manager of the estate, a man she once loved. Like the proverbial dog in the manger, Eva does all she can to destroy the relationship so she can have the manager back for herself. Unfortunately, she goes too far. |
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Theatrical Release: November 7trh, 1955
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Review: Indicator - Region 'B' - Blu-ray
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Distribution | Indicator - Region 'B' - Blu-ray | |
Runtime | 1:34:40.758 | |
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1.85 :1 1080P Single-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 24,803,183,826 bytesFeature: 20,538,577,920 bytes Video Bitrate: 25.69 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video |
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LPCM Audio English
768 kbps 1.0 / 48 kHz / 768 kbps / 16-bit Dolby Digital Audio English 112 kbps 2.0 / 48 kHz / 112 kbps / DN -30dB |
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Release Information: Studio: Indicator
1.85 :1 1080P Single-layered Blu-rayDisc Size: 24,803,183,826 bytesFeature: 20,538,577,920 bytes Video Bitrate: 25.69 MbpsCodec: MPEG-4 AVC Video
Edition Details: • Audio commentary with Little White Lies editor David Jenkins (2025) • A Sting in the Tale (2025, 18:20): academic and film historian Lies Lanckman discusses the making of the film and its place within Crawford’s filmography • Fit for a Queen (2025, 23:43): film historian and curator Nathalie Morris explores the career of iconic Hollywood costume designer Jean Louis, with a special focus on his work at Columbia Pictures from 1944 to 1960 • Original theatrical trailer (2:43) • Image galleries: French photonovel; and promotional and publicity material Limited edition exclusive 32-page booklet with a new essay by Imogen Sara Smith, an account of the film’s production featuring archival interviews with Joan Crawford, an overview of critical responses, and film credits
Transparent Blu-ray Case Chapters 10 |
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NOTE:
The below
Blu-ray
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Blu-ray
disc.
NOTE: We have added 44 more large
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On their
Blu-ray,
Indicator use a linear PCM mono track (24-bit) in the
original English language. Queen Bee
has no demonstratively / aggressive moments or extravagant sound effects. The
brooding
score was by George Duning (Houseboat,
Harriet Craig,
Zombies
of the Mora Tau.
Two
Rode Together,
The Eddy Duchin Story, 3:10
to Yuma,
Jeanne Eagels, The
Shadow on the Window, My
Sister Eileen,
The
Mob, Affair in Trinidad,
Tight Spot,
Johnny O'Clock,
The Dark Past,
Convicted, and
Between Midnight and Dawn
etc.)
which adds layers to the narrative. Indicator offer optional English (SDH) subtitles on
their Region 'B'-locked
Blu-ray.
The Indicator
Blu-ray
Ranald MacDougall's Queen Bee
is more of dominating Joan Crawford whose character is described as
a "queen bee who stings all her competitors to death". Yes, Mrs.
Unlikeable's venom is particularly potent spreading her socialite
dysfunction devoid of any hint of Southern Gothic charm. MacDougall
(director of
The World, the Flesh, and the Devil) was the screenwriter of
Mildred Pierce. He knows. Jealous and overdressed, Joan spreads her
meanness wide; "My, Carol, you look so sweet. Even in those tacky,
old riding clothes." Bitterness abounds. It's glorious. Like
Harriet Craig, Queen Bee
is premium Joan Crawford - loved and hated by many. Both can enjoy Indicator's
strong Blu-ray
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