Odd facts about Hollywood

DateApril 1935

Object numberANMS0460[032]

NameMagazine clipping

MediumInk on paper

DimensionsOverall: 285 × 210 mm, 4 g

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan

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DescriptionA clipping from Screen Book magazine titled 'Odd facts about Hollywood'. An article circled in blue reads "The average weight of Hollywood stars is now 113 pounds and the average height five feet, three inches. A year ago the average was 106 pounds. Page Miss West!". This article was part of the collection of Peter O'Sullivan, an Australian swimwear designer.SignificanceSwim wear was synonymous with Hollywood glamour in the 1930s and Hollywood celebrities were often featured in swim suits for publicity shoots. The physical 'ideal' they represented was widely followed by fashion designers and fans across the world.