Global Information1927 International Pageant of Pulchritude information
| 1927 International Pageant of Pulchritude | |
|---|---|
 "Beauty Queen of the Universe" Dorothy Britton | |
| Date | May 21, 1927 – May 23, 1927 |
| Venue | Galveston, Texas |
| Entrants | 38 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Dorothy Britton United States New York |
The Second International Pageant of Pulchritude and Eighth Annual Bathing Girl Revue was held from May 21 to 23, 1927, in Galveston, Texas. More contestants from outside the United States entered the pageant compared to the previous year, with women from Cuba, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, and Spain joining. Canada and Mexico also sent delegates, as they had in 1926. There were also 29 contestants from the United States. An estimated 250,000 people attended the events during that weekend,[1] and over $5000 in prizes were given to the winners.[2] The pageant was becoming known as an opportunity for potential movie and stage actresses to be discovered.[3]
Miss United States, Dorothy Britton, who represented New York City, was crowned Miss Universe 1927 at the end of the event.[4][5] She was considered the first American girl to win an international contest of any importance, as well as the first girl from New York City to win a national prize.[6]
- ^ "New Pageant Record Set". Galveston Daily News. May 23, 1927. Retrieved January 26, 2013.
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