Polly Pigtails (1946-1949 Parents' Magazine) 1st Series comic books 1947

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Stories and art by John Scott Douglas, Ruth K. Kent, Maurine Wills, Lois Withers, Maureen Clawsey, Margaret O'Brien, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. A visit with teen actress Margaret O'Brien on the set of the classic film Tenth Avenue Angel; Photos of O'Brien and a feature written by the actress herself; Tizzie tries to direct the school play when the teacher is out sick. The Pigtail Club; Wings of the Wind; Movie in the Making; Family Surprise; Tizzie the Genius; Five Tricks for Better Pix; Humpty Dumpty Habits; Sidewalk Show; Hobbies; Designed by a Pigtail Professional; Pablum Pals; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; It's Sew Easy; A Party for Your Valentine; Polly Pigtails in Hollywood; Fun With Fashion; Valentine Barrette; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Roberta Saffron, Tait Morley, Kay Morrissey, Maurine Wills, Lois Withers, Marjorie Maxwell, Nancy Williams, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. The Pigtail Club tries to put together a girls' basketball team; Louisa May Alcott struggles to write a book for girls, and the result is Little Women; A comics biography of teen golf prodigy Marlene Bauer, one of the future founders of the LPGA. The Pigtail Club; By-line for Josie; When Your Dog Needs a Doctor; Present for Daddy; The Book She Couldn't Write; Marlene to the Fore; Here's Looking at You; Hobbies; What's Your Answer?; Who's an Ugly Duckling?; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; It's Sew Easy; Easter Clothes Basket; Polly Prefers; Fun With Fashion; Boots and Sandals; Peasants Are Tops; Let's Get Together; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Alfred de Martini, Elizabeth Eicher, Henrietta Freed, Maurine Wills, Pauline Betts, Marcia Sarna, Lois Withers, Miriam Steever, Regina Kohrman, Nancy Williams, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Tizzie is mistaken for a carnival fortune-teller; A schnauzer in a top hat and mustache tries to explain that he's not a villain; Easter fashions and egg-dying tips. The Pigtail Club; Enter the Villain; Polly Visits Radio's Juvenile Jury; Tizzie the Mis-Fortune Teller; Five Cowpokes and a Dog; How to Play Tennis; If You Don't Care to Dye; Spring Bunny Puzzle; Hobbies; Good Looks; Soap Bubble Cottons ; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; In-Between Times; Hoodwink the Weather Man; Polly Prefers; Fun With Fashion; Needle Play; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by John Scott Douglas, Maureen Clawsey, Adrien Stoutenburg, Maurine Wills, Lois Withers, Regina Kohrman, Nancy Williams, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. Kitty takes an etiquette book too literally for her father's taste; Polly teaches her friend how to make a cake, in the comics/recipe hybrid Polly in the Kitchen; Fashion and advice for summer camp. The Pigtail Club; Etiquette for Kitty; Leading Lady; Fun on a Bike; Gift for Mother; So You're Going to Camp; Freckle Face; Good Campers; Hobbies; East and West, Bare Midriffs Are the Best!; Sea Urchins; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; Polly Prefers; Fun With Fashion; Needle Play; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Mabel Leigh Hunt, Barbara Yager, John Scott Douglas, Maurine Wills, Doris Falk, Maureen Clawsey, Nancy Williams, Carol Robb, Laura Leahart, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. An article on MGM's studio school features child actors Margaret O'Brien and Elizabeth Taylor; A comics biography of opera superstar Helen Traubel. Also featuring a full-color comics ad for "The Margaret O'Brien Candy Kitchen" including images of the young movie star. The Pigtail Club; Farewell to Evie; Dude-Shy; Poppa Said Take Your Time; Schoolhouse for the Stars; Hang Yourself From the Ceiling; Come On In, the Water's Fine; Flag Day Crossword Puzzle; Hobbies; Tips for Cool Topknots; Brief and Bare; Water Babies; City Picnic, Country Picnic; The Mystery of the Old Ruins; Polly Prefers; Fun With Fashion; Needle Play; Club News; Have You Troubles?; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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Stories and art by Vic Herman, Mickey Klar Marks, Roberta Saffron, Adrien Stoutenburg, Florence Tonjes, Phil Willcox, Nancy Williams, Anita McGee, and Marie Cummings. A magazine for girls from the producers of Parents' Magazine, with stories, fashion and advice as well as comics. A profile of child actress Natalie Wood, already a seasoned movie star at age 9; Tizzie gets a make-over at the beauty parlor, but nobody notices anything different; Young pilot Mary Glee Chesney gets her wings after passing her pilot's test at the age of 12. The Pigtail Club; Runaway Rescue; Polly's Pilgrimage; Josie and the Crown Prince; Tizzie Gets Beautiful; Lady Bird; One Take Wood; Pigtails 'Round the World; Hobbies; Meeting Come to Order!; Polly's Private Clothesline; Stocking Stuffers; Party Pretties; Two for the Money; Saturday Charmers; Did You Ever See a Coat Grow?; The Mystery of the Floating Village; Pigtailers Talk It Over; Polly Prefers; Fun With Fashion; Needle Play; Polly in the Kitchen. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.