Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box(1991)
Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box Synopsis
“It ain’t easy…being green” is the favorite expression of Stormé DeLarverie, a woman whose life flouted prescriptions of gender and race. During the 1950s and '60s she toured the black theater circuit as a mistress of ceremonies and the sole male impersonator of the legendary Jewel Box Revue, America’s first integrated female impersonation show and forerunner of La Cage aux Folles.
Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box (1991) is a documentary film directed by Michelle Parkerson, released on May 7, 1991 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Stormé DeLarverie. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Michelle Parkerson
- Producers:
- Michelle Parkerson
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Boyer
- Production:
- Eye of the Storm Productions, Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Michelle Parkerson, produced by Michelle Parkerson.
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Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box?
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The main cast of Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box (1991) includes Stormé DeLarverie. The film was directed by Michelle Parkerson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box released?
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Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box was released on May 7, 1991 and runs for 21m.
Is Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box worth watching?
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Stormé: Lady of the Jewel Box (1991) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.