On October 19, 1953, the Miss World sisterhood welcomed a new titleholder when Denise Perrier was crowned Miss World 1953.
The Top 5 finalists at the Miss World 1953 pageant were:
1st runner-up, Greece - Alexandra Ladikou
2nd runner-up, Egypt - Marina Papaelia
3rd runner-up, Ceylon - Manel Illangakoon
4th runner-up, Monaco - Elizabeth Chovisky
5th runner-up, USA - Mary Kemp Griffith