Miss Universe 1953
Miss Universe 1953 | |
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Long Beach Municipal Auditorium, Long Beach, California, United States | |
Entrants | 26 |
Placements | 16 |
Debuts |
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Withdrawals |
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Winner | Christiane Martel France |
Congeniality | Jeanne Thompson Louisiana |
Photogenic | Myrna Hansen United States |
Miss Universe 1953 was the second
At the end of the event, actress Julie Adams crowned Christiane Martel from France as Miss Universe 1953.[1][2] It is the first victory of France in the pageant's history.[3] Miss Universe 1952 Armi Kuusela of Finland was not able to crown her successor after she chose to relinquish her crown in order to marry.[4][5]
Contestants from twenty-six countries and territories competed in this year's pageant, marking the smallest turnout to date for Miss Universe as of 2023. The pageant was hosted by Bob Russell. This edition also featured the Metallic Bronze Crown designed by American silversmith Allan Adler, an all-bronze crown known for its lack of rhinestones and gemstones. The crown was only used for this edition.[6]
Background
Selection of participants
Contestants from twenty-six countries and territories were selected to compete in the pageant. One contestant was selected after another national pageant was held to replace the original dethroned winner.
Replacements
After Miss France 1953 Sylviane Carpentier chose not to participate in any international pageant in order to marry, two separate competitions were held to determine the candidates of France to Miss Universe and Miss World.[7] The Miss Cinema 1953 contest which was responsible for sending the candidate of France to Miss Universe was won by Christiane Martel.[8]
Debuts and withdrawals
The 1953 edition saw the debuts of Austria and Switzerland, and the withdrawals of Chile, Cuba, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, and Israel after their respective organizations failed to hold a national competition or designate a contestant. Singapore was also set to compete in this edition.[9] However, the Miss Singapore contest was postponed to next year due to lack of time and preparation.[10][11]
Results
Placements
Placement | Contestant |
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Miss Universe 1953 | |
1st runner-up | |
2nd runner-up | |
3rd runner-up | |
4th runner-up | |
Top 16 |
Special awards
Award | Contestant |
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Miss Photogenic | |
Miss Friendship |
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Pageant
Format
From ten semi-finalists in 1952, sixteen semi-finalists were chosen at the preliminary competition that consists of the swimsuit and evening gown competition. Each of the sixteen semi-finalists gave a short speech during the final telecast using their native languages. Afterwards, the sixteen semi-finalists paraded again in their swimsuits and evening gowns, and the five finalists were eventually chosen.[12]
Selection committee
- Jeff Chandler – American actor[12]
- Arlene Dahl – American actress[12]
- Rhonda Fleming – American actress, singer[12]
- Constance Moore – American actress, singer[12]
- Bud Westmore – American make-up artist for film[12]
Contestants
Twenty-six contestants competed for the title.[13][14]
Notes
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ "French Girl Wins "Miss Universe" Title". Indian Daily Mail. 20 July 1953. p. 4. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ Mihaela, Dima (September 13, 2009). "Miss Universe: Finnish Armi Kuusela first beauty queen". Adevărul. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
- ^ "Miss Universe Married To Filipino With Black Eye". The Victoria Advocate. Victoria, Texas. 5 May 1953. p. 8, col. 34. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Tayag, Voltaire E. (16 May 2021). "Miss Universe crowns: Sentimental favorites, all-time greats". Rappler. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Sylviane Carpentier, Miss France 1953, est décédée" [Sylviane Carpentier, Miss France 1953, has died]. Le Dauphiné libéré (in French). Grenoble, France. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Miss Cinema is niet mis!" [Miss Cinema is not wrong!]. Het vrije volk (in Dutch). 26 June 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via Delpher.
- ^ "Singapore joins in quest for beauty". The Straits Times. 12 June 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "The 'Miss Singapore' contest is postponed". The Straits Times. 21 June 1953. p. 9. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "Contest Off". Sunday Standard. 21 June 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
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- ^ "N.S.W. Girl as Miss Australia". The Advertiser. Adelaide, South Australia. 29 May 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via Trove.
- The Singapore Free Press. 16 May 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "Hopes of 8 Nations". Singapore Standard. 13 July 1953. p. 8. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via National Library Board.
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- ^ "They Are Seeking 'Miss Universe' Title". The Advertiser. Adelaide, South Australia. 11 July 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 11 May 2023 – via Trove.
- ^ "Teija Sopanen, Suomen Neito 1953" [Teija Sopanen, Miss Finland 1953]. Yle (in Finnish). 21 November 2011 [8 September 2006]. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Miss Univers : l'incroyable destin d'une Piennoise" [Miss Universe: the incredible destiny of a Viennese]. Le Républicain Lorrain (in French). 5 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Grieger, Von Frank (8 May 2020). "Bademoden gestern und heute: der Bankrott der Biedermänner". Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Archived from the original on 7 November 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "World Beauties". Singapore Standard. 14 July 1953. p. 20. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Meet Miss Italy". The Straits Times. 6 July 1953. p. 3. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ "In Kimono". The Singapore Free Press. 23 June 1953. p. 12. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- ^ Avila, Andrea (25 July 2006). "Ana Bertha Lepe, una vida trágica" [Ana Bertha Lepe, a tragic life]. El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ Espino, Rolando (15 April 2012). "46 reinas en 60 años" [46 queens in 60 years]. La Estrella de Panamá (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 April 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- El Comercio Perú(in Spanish). 12 April 2013. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- Philippine Star. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Rodríguez Caraballo, Harry (11 August 2022). "Estos son los pueblos que más han ganado coronas en Miss Puerto Rico" [These are the towns that have won the most crowns in Miss Puerto Rico]. Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- The Singapore Free Press. 30 June 1953. p. 10. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
- Newspapers.com.
- The Singapore Free Press. Singapore. 10 July 1953. p. 10. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via National Library Board.
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- ^ "Refresher (toe)". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane, Australia. 14 July 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2023 – via Trove.