Novel 'Venus' Contest Staged

Clip: 347142_1_1

Year Shot: 1938 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1526

Original Film: 010-690-08

HD: N/A

Location: CONEY ISLAND, N.Y.

Timecode: 00:25:24 - 00:26:11

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Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS 125 Streamlined lassies compete in Steeplechase Park's 25th annual Modern Venus Contest (Bathing Beauty contest). The judges pick diminutive Elissa Winston, pretty 19 yr. old brunette, as the No. 1 'Eyeful'. Judges "measure" her up, a judge measures her bust and waist.