Hollywood Mermaid
DateNovember 1934
Object numberANMS0460[003]
NameMagazine clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 110 × 65 mm, 1 g
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Dale O'Sullivan
DescriptionA magazine clipping with a black and white picture of actor Margaret Carthew on a rock at the beach. The caption reads "The water at Malibu is a little bit icy at this time of the year, but it doesn't stop Margaret Carthew, Warner Brothers player, from taking her daily dip".HistoryScreen Book was another movie 'fan magazine' featuring Hollywwod stars on its covers and stories of Hollywood and films inside.SignificanceAs swimming and swimwear became more popular as a recreational activity, celebrities were often photographed in beach settings wearing bathing suits. In the United States swimming became closely associated with glamour of Hollywood and actors were frequently used in advertisements and editorials.There are no works to discover for this record.