''Coronet'' was a general interest
digest magazine published from October 23, 1936, to at least March 1971 and ran for 299 issues. ''Coronet'' magazine continued publication under some form and ownership through at least September 1976, an issue with actress
Angie Dickinson
Angeline Dickinson (née Brown; born September 30, 1931) is an American actress. She began her career on television, appearing in many anthology series during the 1950s, before gaining her breakthrough role in ''Gun the Man Down'' (1956) wit ...
on the cover. 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 gentlema ...
'' and published by
David A. Smart
David Archibald Smart (October 4, 1892 – October 15, 1952), co-founder of '' Esquire'' magazine, and, with his brother Alfred Smart (1895–1951), co-publisher of '' Esquire'' and ''Coronet''.
Biography
He was born in 1892 to Mary Aronson (born ...
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
Coronet Films (also known as Coronet Instructional Media Inc.) was a leading producer and distributor of many American documentary shorts shown in public schools, mostly in the 16mm format, from the 1940s through the 1980s (when the videocasset ...
was promoted in most issues as well. Articles on culture and the arts were mixed with adventure stories and social advice.
Coronet Films
Coronet Films were also produced by
David Smart and the
''Esquire'' company. Primarily thought of as school films, its 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''.
Influenc ...
(1937)
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Fritz Bamberger (1942)
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John Barkham (1951)
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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