Miss America 1936
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Miss America 1936, the tenth Miss America pageant, was held at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday, 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 Veronica Coyle, sang and 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.
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Miss America 1936 | |
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Date | September 12, 1936 |
Presenters | King Neptune |
Venue | Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Entrants | 47 |
Placements | 15 |
Withdrawals | Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Bridgeton, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Connecticut, Conshohocken |
Returns | Camden |
Winner | Rose Veronica Coyle Philadelphia |
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