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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1952
Page
17
Film producer Mack Sennett, seen with Pat Hall, argues French bathing suits reveal too much and praises American styles that leave more to the imagination. He favors designs worn by Hall for their modesty.
Hollywood producer Mark Sennett says at Cannes the French bikini isn’t sexy. He praises the American bathing suit as better and more feminine, after returning from France where he attended the Cannes Film Festival.
Sennett cited New York model Pat Hall in an American two piece while contrasting with French postage stamp swimwear. He argued American bras enhance bust. he claimed tiny bras reveal too much skin and not enough curves. He favored suits that cover the abdomen over pinched stomach lines.
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