The topic of Miss Europe 1927 is one that has generated great interest in modern society. With a rich and complex history, Miss Europe 1927 has played a crucial role in the lives of people around the world. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on politics and economics, Miss Europe 1927 continues to be a topic of discussion and debate. In this article, we will explore the highlights of Miss Europe 1927, from its origins to its relevance today. In addition, we will analyze the different perspectives and opinions that exist about Miss Europe 1927, with the aim of providing a comprehensive view on this important topic.
Miss Europe 1927, was the first ever edition Miss Europe pageant and the only edition under Fanamet, the European distributor of Paramount. It was first held at Sofiensaal in Vienna, Austria on 5 February 1927. After the original panel of 12 judges couldn't decide the winner, a "runoff" was held on 15 March 1927 in Berlin, Germany. The winner was chosen by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau who then starred in a movie directed by him. Štefica Vidačić of Yugoslavia emerged victorious, and was crowned Miss Europe 1927 and the first ever Miss Europe.[1][2][3][4]
References
^ Štefica Vidačić: The neglected muse. Biography of the novel of the film musician and UFA general music director Willy Schmidt-Gentner. Frieling, Berlin 1995, ISBN3-89009-804-5, S. 48–50
^Ida Ograjšek Gorenjak: Hollywood comes to Central Europe: the Fanamet beauty contest in Central and Southeastern Europe, in: Iskra Iveljić (Hrsg.): The Entangled Histories of Vienna, Zagreb and Budapest (18th-20th Century), FF-Press, Zagreb 2015, ISBN978-953-175-584-9, S. 222
^Numerous Croatian websites celebrated the 90th anniversary of "their" first Miss Europe on March 15, 2017, for exampleZagrepčanka u Berlinu proglašena miss Europe – 1927, accessed on 11 June 2017. The sentence Zagrepčanka Štefica Vidačić postala je Miss Europe na natjecanju koje je održano u Berlinu 15. ožujka 1927. godine. means: "The Zagreb woman Štefica Vidačić was Miss Europe in the competition that took place on March 15, 1927 in Berlin."
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