Miss America 1957
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| Miss America 1957 | |
|---|---|
| Miss America Marian McKnight in 1957 | |
| Date | September 8, 1956 |
| Presenters | Bert Parks |
| Venue | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Broadcaster | ABC |
| Entrants | 50 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Marian McKnight South Carolina |
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Miss America 1957, the 30th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 8, 1956,[1] on ABC.
Marian McKnight became the first Miss South Carolina to take the crown. She was crowned by Miss America 1956, Sharon Kay Ritchie.[1]
Results
[edit ]Placements
[edit ]| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss America 1957 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up | |
| 3rd Runners-Up (tie) | |
| Top 10 |
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Awards
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Preliminary awards
[edit ]| Awards | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Lifestyle and Fitness |
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| Talent |
Other awards
[edit ]| Awards | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Congeniality | |
| Non-finalist Talent |
References
[edit ]- ^ a b c d e f g "Dixie Belle Reigns as '57 Miss US". The Fresno Bee . Associated Press. 10 Sep 1956. p. 8. Retrieved 17 October 2023.