Description
Look Magazine – January 30, 1940 – Anne Gwynne Cover (No Label, VG Condition)
This vintage issue of Look Magazine, dated January 30, 1940 (Vol. 4, No. 3), features rising starlet Anne Gwynne on the cover. Known for her roles in horror and adventure films of the 1940s, Gwynne was a fresh face in Hollywood at the time, soon to be recognized as one of Universal Pictures' first scream queens. This issue captures her early ascent as a promising talent in the Golden Age of cinema.
Notable articles in this issue include:
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“What Congressmen Think About a Third Term, Defense and Taxes” – early insights into political tensions surrounding FDR’s possible third-term run
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“What’s Wrong With Our Navy?” by Drew Pearson and Robert S. Allen – an investigative look into U.S. military readiness
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“The Second World War” by Laurence Stallings – timely commentary as the global conflict intensifies
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“Can the Scandinavians Stop Stalin?” by Gen. Hugh S. Johnson – a geopolitical analysis during the Soviet-Finnish conflict
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Beauty & fashion features such as “Fingernails to Fit Your Personality” and “1940 Bathing Suits Are Different”
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Entertainment profiles including Lupe Velez, a film preview of Swiss Family Robinson, and LOOK Visits Hedy Lamarr at Home
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Sports coverage including “Basketball: The Great American Game” by James S. Kearns and “The Fan: America’s No. 1 Sucker” by Henry McLemore
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A feature on surrealism in “Artists and Models Hold a Surrealist Ball”
Condition:
This issue is in very good condition, with minor wear along the edges consistent with age. There is no address label. The exact magazine shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please inspect images closely for full condition details.
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