Victor and Victoria in 1933 and 1982
We love drag over here at Back Row, in part because co-founder Veronica is herself a professional drag king with Drunk Drag Broadway. After watching the original 1933 version of Victor and Victoria for a previous article on queer German cinema, Jenna and Veronica decided to double feature the original with its 1982 remake starring Julie Andrews and James Garner.
So join us as we dive into the world of drag kings, including Veronica’s experiences in the world of drag, Jenna’s brief dabble, and the charm of Victor and Victoria is in any decade. They discuss how both films deal with gender dynamics, queer spaces, and brassy vaudeville musical numbers, as well as how the emphasis of the story has evolved over time. They also question if either film is truly queer enough, despite both films' otherwise refreshingly progressive messages.
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