Formerly the 1949 Washington, D.C. Miss America pageant, Allison Hayes, who died on February 27, 1977, gained praise in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958) and in the classic The Hypnotic Eye (1960). She guest starred on The Untouchables TV series in the episode: The Rusty Heller Story and made her last film appearance with Elvis Presley in Tickle Me (1965).