The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest
Synopsis
Documentary about the first annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest, held by the Amateur Athletic Union at a theater on Chicago's south side. The event was staged as a means of drawing more eyes to the Junior Mr. Illinois bodybuilding contest held the same afternoon. The men took the stage first, while the bikini-clad contestants waited for over an hour in a cold back room waiting for their turn on stage. After the 31 contestants strut across the stage while their weights and goals are announced to the crowd, we see the Miss Illinois contestants bond backstage over smokes and classical piano.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Palazzolo
- Original Title
- The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Palazzolo
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Palazzolo
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest.
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What is The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest about?
Documentary about the first annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest, held by the Amateur Athletic Union at a theater on Chicago's south side. The event was staged as a means of drawing more eyes to the Junior Mr. Illinois bodybuilding contest held the same afternoon. The men took the stage first, while the bikini-clad contestants waited for over an hour in a cold back room waiting for their turn on stage. After the 31 contestants strut across the stage while their weights and goals are announced to the crowd, we see the Miss Illinois contestants bond backstage over smokes and classical piano.
Who directed The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest?
The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest was directed by Tom Palazzolo.
Who stars in The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest?
The principal cast of The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest includes Not specified.
When was The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest released and how long is it?
The First Annual Miss Illinois Bikini Contest was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 23m.