Dreamboat at the Expo

Authors

Herb Adams

Source

Portland Monthly

Date

2017

Additional Date Information

Winterguide

Pages

51-53

Abstract

Rudolph Valentino and his wife visited Portland in 1923, and was slated to name the state's "Most Beautiful Girl." Portland resident Dorothy Appleby was selected. An account of the visit, how Ms. Appleby was selected, and what became of her and the Valentinos after that visit is featured. [images]

Subjects

Valentino, Rudolph, 1895-1926, Appleby, Dorothy, Exposition Building (Portland, Me.)

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