Description
Look Magazine – August 26, 1941 – Peggy Moran and Elaine Morey Cover (No Label, VG Condition)
This vintage issue of Look Magazine, dated August 26, 1941 (Vol. 5, No. 17), features actresses Peggy Moran and Elaine Morey on the cover—two rising starlets of early 1940s Hollywood. Known for their charm and photogenic appeal, their appearance highlights Look’s continued tradition of spotlighting promising new talent in the entertainment industry during a time when America was preparing for global conflict.
Featured articles in this issue include:
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“F.D.R.’s Tough Guy” by Carlisle Bargeron – a profile on one of President Roosevelt’s key advisors during wartime preparation
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“Inside South America” by John Gunther – an in-depth look at political and cultural shifts across the continent
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“What Bombing Does to British Babies” by Anna Freud – a moving psychological report on the youngest victims of the Blitz
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“Beware, America” by Pierre van Paassen – a stark warning on global developments and American vulnerability
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“Models, Marines and Morale” – an exploration of fashion and morale-boosting efforts in the military
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“‘Hell on Wheels’ Is Right” by Henry McLemore – a vivid feature on military mechanization
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Lifestyle and entertainment: “Circus”, “Look’s New Movie Reviews”, and “Look Takes Two Girls to Nantucket”
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Style & homemaking articles including “August Is the Month for Brides”, “Your Double in a Dress Form”, and “How to Raise Your Own Mink Coat”
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Sports: “Baseball Farmhand” by Tom Meany
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Regular features such as Photocrime, Photoquiz, and Cooking for Fun by Ben Irvin Butler
Condition:
This issue is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. There is no address label, and the item shown in the photos is exactly the one you will receive. Please review all images for condition details.
We offer combined shipping upon request. All vintage magazines are shipped in plastic protective coverings to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.
Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.
Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):-
National Spotlight
- F. D. R.’s Tough Guy, By Carlisle Bargeron
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World Spotlight
- Inside South America, By John Gunther
- What Bombing Does to British Babies, By Anna Freud
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National Defense
- Beware, America, By Pierre van Paassen
- Models, Marines and Morale
- “Hell on Wheels” Is Right, By Henry McLemore
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Sports
- Baseball Farmhand, By Tom Meany
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Movies and Stage
- Circus
- LOOK’s New Movie Reviews, By James Francis Crow
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Holidays
- Vacation Guide—No. 6
- LOOK Takes Two Girls to Nantucket
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Style, Beauty and Homemaking
- August Is the Month for Brides
- Cooking for Fun, By Ben Irvin Butler
- Your Double in a Dress Form
- How to Raise Your Own Mink Coat
- Spotlight of Fashion
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Test Yourself
- Photocrime
- Photoquiz
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Letters
- And Pictures from LOOK Readers