Miss All-American Beauty
After winning a beauty contest in Texas, a teenage girl is unprepared for the demands of travel, press conferences and interviews that go with winning the title and participating in a national beauty pageant.
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Plot Summary
A former beauty queen, who peaked in high school, finds herself entering her daughter into the same pageant that made her famous. As she revisits the competitive world of beauty pageants, she must confront her own past glories and the pressure she exerts on her daughter.
Critical Reception
Miss All-American Beauty is a lighthearted made-for-television movie that offers a somewhat satirical look at the world of beauty pageants. While not critically acclaimed, it was generally seen as an entertaining if somewhat predictable drama with solid performances from its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its competent performances, particularly from Dee Wallace.
- Noted for its light and often humorous take on the pageant world.
- Considered a somewhat predictable but watchable made-for-TV movie.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this 1982 television film, making it difficult to ascertain specific user opinions on what was liked or disliked.
Fun Fact
The film was notable for featuring Robert Englund in a role before his iconic portrayal of Freddy Krueger in the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise.
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