''Coronet'' was a general interest
digest magazine published from October 23, 1936, until at least March 1971 running for 299 issues. ''Coronet'' magazine continued publication under some form and ownership through at least September 1976; actress
Angie Dickinson
Angie Dickinson (born Angeline Brown; September 30, 1931) is an American retired actress. She began her career on television, appearing in many Anthology series#Television, anthology series during the 1950s, before gaining her breakthrough rol ...
was on the cover that month. The magazine was owned by ''
Esquire
Esquire (, ; abbreviated Esq.) is usually a courtesy title. In the United Kingdom, ''esquire'' historically was a title of respect accorded to men of higher social rank, particularly members of the landed gentry above the rank of gentleman ...
'' and published by
David A. Smart from 1936 to 1961.
Typical issue
Each issue had a wide variety of articles and features, as well as a condensed book section. Poetry was featured, along with gift advice and star stories. The sister company
Coronet Films was promoted in most issues as well. Articles on culture and the arts were mixed with adventure stories and social advice.
Coronet Films
David Smart and the
''Esquire'' company also produced Coronet films. Primarily thought of as school films, their titles included "Fun of Being Thoughtful" (1950), "Dating: Do's and Don'ts" (1949), and "Where Does Our Meat Come From?" (1960).
Editors
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Arnold Gingrich
Arnold W. Gingrich (December 5, 1903 – July 9, 1976) was the editor of, and, along with publisher David A. Smart and Henry L. Jackson, co-founder of ''Esquire'' magazine. Among his other projects was the political/newsmagazine '' Ken''.
Influ ...
(1937)
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Fritz Bamberger (1942)
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John Barkham (1951)
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John Franklin Bardin (1969)
See also
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''Ken'' (magazine)
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''Pageant'' (magazine)
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Reader's Digest
''Reader's Digest'' is an American general-interest family magazine, published ten times a year. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, it is now headquartered in midtown Manhattan. The magazine was founded in 1922 by DeWitt Wallace and his wi ...
''
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''Sunshine'' (magazine)
References
External links
''Coronet'' magazine recordsat Syracuse University]
WorldCatThe Genius of Passion: ''Esquire'', ''Coronet'' and ''Ken'' Magazines.
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Defunct magazines published in the United States
Defunct digests
Magazines established in 1936
Magazines disestablished in 1971
General interest digests
1936 establishments in the United States
Magazines published in Chicago