Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France poses with her fourth runner-up, Maxine Morgan of Australia.
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France poses with Judge Jeff Chandler.
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France poses for photographers while getting into her new car.
Emcee Bob Russell announces five semi finalists to the 1953 MISS UNIVERSE Pageant, during judging at Municipal Auditorium.
1953 Foreign beauties arrive in Long Beach
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 poses with her luggage upon arrival in Long Beach.
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 waves to the crowd, during 1953 Miss Universe Parade in Long Beach, California.
Myrna Hansen, MISS USA 1953 from Chicago, Illinois, Barbara Blakeley, now Mrs. Frank Sanatra, and Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France.
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France rides in the 1954 Miss Universe Parade in Long Beach, California.
Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France holds the new MISS UNIVERSE CROWN up in the air as the delegates for the 1954 Miss Universe reach for the coveted crown.
Program book for 1954 Pageant featuring Christiane Martel, MISS UNIVERSE 1953 from France on the cover.
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