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Audrey Munson

Audrey Marie Munson (June 8, 1891 – February 20, 1996) was an American artist's model and film actress, considered to be "America's first supermodel." In her time, she was variously known as "Miss Manhattan", the "Panama–Pacific Girl", the "Exposition Girl" and "American Venus." She was the model or inspiration for more than twelve statues in New York City, and many others elsewhere. Munson appeared in four silent films, including unclothed in Inspiration (1915). She was one of the first American actresses to appear nude in a non-pornographic film.

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Audrey Munson

Audrey Munson with Arnold Genthe's cat, Buzzer

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Name
Audrey Munson
Birth Name
Audrey Marie Munson
Born
8 June 1891
Birthplace
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Died
20 February 1996
Place of death
Ogdensburg, New York, U.S.
Occupation
Artist's model, actress
Nationality
United States.
Languages
English.

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