Miss America 1936
| Miss America 1936 |
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| Date |
September 12, 1936 |
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| Presenters |
King Neptune |
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| Venue |
Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| Entrants |
47 |
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| Placements |
15 |
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| Withdrawals |
Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Bridgeton, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Connecticut, Conshohocken |
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| Returns |
Camden |
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| Winner |
Rose Coyle
 Philadelphia |
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Miss America 1936, the tenth Miss America pageant, was held at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 12, 1936.[1] Despite winning three of the pageant's contests ("most beautiful girl in evening gown", "most perfect model", and "Miss Outdoors Girl"), Miss Cook County was awarded 3rd runner-up. Miss Connecticut, the 2nd runner-up, won the "Miss Personality" prize, while Miss Philadelphia, Rose Coyle, tap danced her way to the "Talent Award" as well as winning the coveted crown.[2] Entrants from Pennsylvania took the top honor as well as capturing three other positions in the Top 15.
Results
| Final results |
Contestant |
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| Miss America 1936 |
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| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up |
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| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up |
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| Top 15 |
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References
- ↑ Associated Press (1936-09-13). "Philadelphia Girl is "Miss America"". The LaCrosse (WI) Tribune. p. 1.
- ↑ Associated Press Wire Photo (1936-09-14). "Win Beauty Awards". The Lowell (MA) Sun. p. 1.
Secondary sources
- Saulino Osborne, Angela (1995). "Miss Americas and their Courts". Miss America The Dream Lives On. Taylor Publishing Company. ISBN 0-87833-110-7.
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