Jayne Mansfield, Saleslady – 1957

Los Angeles – February 11, 1957: Jayne Mansfield Hit As Cigarette Girl
Jayne Mansfield sells customer David Rosslaw a pack of cigarettes during charity banquet here last night and apparently, judging from expressions of unidentified spectators, was a success in her temporary role. About a dozen girls including Zsa Zsa Gabor and Marie Wilson, roamed the floor for about ten minutes during the evening but giving no change as profits went to local charity. Hundreds, including many Hollywood celebrities attended. photo: AP wirephoto

The news slug does not identify the charity Jayne was collecting for. It was the Junior Auxiliary of Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aged.

As one contemporary account reported, Jayne garnered a lot of attention at the charity ball. Her cigarettes were priced the same as the other cigarette girls – but her gown was cut a trifle lower.

Notice the reaction of the women next to Jayne.