Miss Universe 1959
Film Identifier: F.2012-03-0828
Run Time
0h 11m 2s
0h 11m 2s
Format
16mm
16mm
Color
B&W
B&W
Sound
Silent
Silent
Date Produced
July 24 1959
July 24 1959
Abstract
Footage of the 1959 Miss Universe Contest.
Footage of the 1959 Miss Universe Contest.
Description
This film shows the 1959 Miss Universe Contest held at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California on July 24, 1959. Thirty-four contestants are shown walking the runway, first in gowns and then bathing suits. Akiko Kojima from Tokyo, Japan was ultimately crowned the winner, making her the first Asian woman to win the title. This was the last year that the pageant was held in Long Beach before it moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1960, before the establishment of the Miss International pageant.
This film shows the 1959 Miss Universe Contest held at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium in Long Beach, California on July 24, 1959. Thirty-four contestants are shown walking the runway, first in gowns and then bathing suits. Akiko Kojima from Tokyo, Japan was ultimately crowned the winner, making her the first Asian woman to win the title. This was the last year that the pageant was held in Long Beach before it moved to Miami Beach, Florida in 1960, before the establishment of the Miss International pageant.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Actors, Performers and Participants
Kojima, Akiko (is participant)
Zuluaga, Luz Marina (is participant)
Huntingdon, Terry (is participant)
Ekström, Mary Louise (is participant)
Related Place
Long Beach (depicts)