Back in 1957, Leona Gage had beauty, charm, and a crown—until scandal snatched it away. Just what had she done wrong? Discover the whirlwind rise and dramatic fall of the beauty queen who became an overnight sensation.

Video of Leona on the Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyUZaZtit_o

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