Perfect Posture Girl

Starlet Alexis Smith, selected after elimination tests in this "Posture Meter" as the "Perfect Posture Girl" by the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Los Angeles.

The Wikipedia page for Alexis Smith

San Francisco Examiner - Dec 20, 1942

Birmingham News - May 11, 1942

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Jan 16, 2021
Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests | Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues | 1940s

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I'm guessing the civilian defense aspect in this involved these gals with great posture distracting the invading Nazis/Japanese, so our men could easily shoot 'em.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 01/16/21 at 06:42 AM

She was married to Craig Stevens, best known as the actor who played TV character Peter Gunn. Here's the link to her IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0807252/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Posted by Fritz on 01/16/21 at 01:02 PM

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