Description
Look Magazine – April 8, 1941 – Deanna Durbin & Representative Costello Cover (No Label, VG Condition)
This vintage issue of Look Magazine, dated April 8, 1941 (Vol. 5, No. 7), features acclaimed actress Deanna Durbin with Representative John Costello on the cover. Captured by Look photographer Frank Bauman inside the U.S. House of Representatives, the cover story “Look Takes Deanna Durbin to Washington” showcases Durbin’s visit to the nation's capital, blending Hollywood charm with political gravitas at a time when America stood at the threshold of global conflict.
Key articles and features include:
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“Where Were You on April 6, 1917?” – a reflective look back on America's entry into World War I
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“Look Examines—Ernest Hemingway” – a close profile of the legendary writer
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“Riviera, Biarritz, Paris—And Now It’s Nassau” – a wartime travelogue tracking the shifting centers of leisure and diplomacy
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“The British People Under Fire” by John Cowles – firsthand reporting from Blitz-era England
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Full-color war photo spreads from both England and Germany – rare visual documentation from both sides of the war
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“Wives Who Work: No. 3—Mrs. James Thompson” – continuing Look’s spotlight on working American women
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Film coverage including Look Recommends, and a preview of I Wanted Wings
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Fashion tips in “How to Select Your Spring Shoes”
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Sports feature: “A Tough Guy Takes on Football’s Toughest Job” by George Kirksey
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Regular columns: Cooking for Fun by Ben Irvin Butler, Photocrime, Photoquiz, and Letters from Readers
Condition:
This magazine is in very good condition, with minor wear along the edges appropriate for its age. There is no mailing label, and the exact item pictured in the listing is the one you will receive. Please refer to the detailed images for a full view of its condition.
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