'Miss America Of 1939' Crowned

Clip: 347543_1_1

Year Shot: 1939 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1530

Original Film: 011-805-09

HD: N/A

Location: ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.

Timecode: 00:33:02 - 00:33:57

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Shaky, dull, dark in contrast and imagery A new Queen is crowned to rule over the nation's most beautiful girls! Patricia Mary Donnelly, lovely Detroit model wins the coveted title from a field of 42 lassies after a week of parading and judging. Contestants wearing evening gowns, winner Miss Michigan being crowned, pan up of Miss Michigan smiling at camera, Miss America takes victory walk, wipes tears from her eyes.