Miss America 1959
Appearance
Miss America 1959 | |
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Date | September 6, 1958 |
Presenters | Bert Parks |
Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
Broadcaster | CBS |
Entrants | 52 |
Placements | 10 |
Winner | Mary Ann Mobley Mississippi |
Miss America 1959, the 32nd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 6, 1958 on CBS.
Mary Ann Mobley, the first winner from Mississippi, became an actress, featured in two Elvis Presley films and many television series. Second runner-up Anita Bryant later gained fame as a singer and television spokesperson.
Results
Final results | Contestant |
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Miss America 1959 | |
1st runner-up |
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2nd runner-up | |
3rd runner-up |
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4th runner-up |
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Top 10 |
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Awards
Preliminary awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Lifestyle and Fitness |
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Talent |
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Other awards
Awards | Contestant |
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Miss Congeniality |
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