The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch

A drag to riches story.

6.8

|2005|90 min

Tender and upbeat, THE LADY IN QUESTION IS CHARLES BUSCH is the affectionate and entertaining tribute to actor, writer, drag performer, and glamorous leading lady Charles Busch.

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