Look Magazine October 21, 1941 Phyllis Forbes, Jenning Bird No Label


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Look Magazine – October 21, 1941 – Phyllis Forbes & Jennings Bird Cover – No Mailing Label – Good Condition

This October 21, 1941 issue of Look Magazine features a lighthearted action photograph on the cover, capturing Phyllis Forbes, a spirited 22-year-old aspiring Hollywood photographer, playfully destroying the hat of Jennings Bird, a well-known Laguna Beach restaurateur, in the stands of a football game. The lively image was taken by Mead Maddick Lownds and reflects Look’s signature blend of humor and Americana. This copy is in good condition, with no mailing label, and includes a protective plastic covering. Please refer to the listing photos for condition.

Issue Highlights:

  • National Spotlight:

    • “Americans, Inc. III – Slavic Americans” (p. 22) examines the contributions and cultural identity of Slavic immigrant communities in the U.S.

    • “The University of Chicago Is 50 and Famous” (p. 41) celebrates the institution’s legacy of academic innovation and impact.

  • World Spotlight:

    • “Soviet Women in War” by Anna Louise Strong (p. 16) details the essential role of Russian women on the Eastern Front of WWII.

    • “This Is How an R.A.F. Raid Begins” offers a behind-the-scenes look at British air operations (p. 34).

  • National Defense & Morale:

    • LOOK’s Clinic on U.S. Morale focuses on the psychological impact of wartime preparations, including a detailed report on Oil Rationing and Morale by Shelby Cullom Davis (p. 56).

  • People & Profiles:

    • “Meet the People” (p. 4) and “World’s Most Important Contact Man” by Raymond Gram Swing (p. 12) highlight prominent and ordinary individuals shaping the times.

    • “Football Star With a Future” (p. 58) features a rising athletic talent poised for national attention.

  • Sports & Leisure:

    • “T Stands for Touchdown” by Irv Kupcinet dives into the popularity and strategy of the T-formation in football (p. 52).

    • “How to Improve Your Fishing” offers expert advice for sportsmen (p. 64).

  • Movies & Entertainment:

    • LOOK’s New Movie Reviews by James Francis Crow provides insights on current film releases (p. 36).

    • “Jane Russell Calls on the Navy” shows the actress engaging with service members during wartime holidays (p. 26).

  • Style, Homemaking & Lifestyle:

    • “Cooking for Fun” by Ben Irvin Butler (p. 32),

    • “Air Conditioned and Wired for Sound” explores modern domestic amenities (p. 48),

    • “Spotlight of Fashion” highlights contemporary style trends (p. 50).

  • Interactive Features:

    • Photoquiz (p. 6) and Photocrime (p. 40) offer readers mental challenges and mystery-solving fun.

With its blend of wartime reporting, campus retrospectives, fashion, sports, and Hollywood charm, this issue paints a vibrant picture of American life on the brink of its entry into World War II.

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