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Miss World 1952
- an amalgam of news reports -


The only American contestant - Tally Richards, 24, of New York City - emerged from the Miss World beauty contest here an also-ran.

The judges passed over Miss Richards’ 36-inch bust, 24-inch waist and  37-inch hips to award the global title to May-Louise Flodin, 20-year-old Miss Sweden.

Boos and catcalls greeted the announcement of the winner, and disclosure that the decision was not unanimous only added to the outcry.  The Swedish brunette herself appeared surprised at winning.

The crowd’s favorite appeared to be Vera Marks, Miss Germany, who placed third.  Sylvia Muller, Miss Switzerland, was second, and Eva Hellas, Miss Finland, fourth. 

The winner’s measurements were 34-inch bust, 23-inch waist and 36-inch hips.

Prior to the contest, the international rivals took a 10-day tour of the British Isles. 

The judges were actor Richard Todd and actresses Petula Clark and Glynnis Johns.  The contest was sponsored by a London Sunday newspaper and a dance hall chain.


U.S.A., Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium & Great Britain


Ireland, Denmark, Germany, France, U.S.A. & Sweden

 


Switzerland (1st RU), Sweden (winner), Germany (2nd RU) & Finland (3rd RU)

 
Miss World 1952 celebrated her victory

 

MISS WORLD 1952

1952 November 14
London, England
11 entries

Results
1  Sweden  May Louise Flodin
2  Switzerland  Sylvia Müller (Europe '52)
3  Germany  Vera Marks (Europe '52)
4  Finland  Eeva Maria Hellas (Europe '52)
5  U.S.A.  Tally Richards

Remainder
Denmark  Lillian Christensen
France  Nicole Drouin (1st RU Europe '52)
Great Britain 1951  Marlene Anne Dee (World '51, 1st RU Europe '53)

Great Britain 1952  Doreen Dawne
Holland  Sanny Weitner (Europe '54)
Ireland  Eithne Dunne (Europe '52)

Disqualified
Belgium  Anne-Marie Pauwels (Europe '52) 
NOTE  Her boyfriend accompanied her to England; when she refused to be parted from him during the contest, she was sent home


4th RU U.S.A. is on the left