Miss Universe: World Beauties Here for Coveted Crown.
Miss Universe: World Beauties Here for Coveted Crown.
Clip: 352005_1_1
Year Shot: 1952
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1575
Original Film: 025-571-05
HD: N/A
Location: New York
Timecode: 08:06:03 - 08:07:43
Miss Universe: World Beauties Here for Coveted Crown. A world of beauty from many parts of the world converge on this country, selected to represent their countries in the coming Miss Universe contest at Long Beach, California. The pretty lassies from many lands will vie for the world beauty crown, and for chance to star in films. Each representative brings a gift from her country, Miss South Africa (who is white) steals the show by bringing a baby lion cub. CU lion cub. Contestants exit airplane, pose for cameras; some are dressed in national costume. The lassies arrive at the home of New York City's Mayor Impellitteri; they hand gifts to Mrs. Impellitteri, his wife. More shots of young women posing.