Mignon, the Penguin Girl Mignon, the Penguin Girl glossy photograph from Kobel Collection, 7 x 5.25 inches, circa 1950 photographer: unknown Mignon, the Penguin Girl, had a variety of phocomelia, or "seal limbs". In Mignon's case all four of her limbs were affected, leaving her looking very much like a penguin — hence, her stage persona. Mignon's real name was Ruth Davis. She gave birth to a son named Tony LaArgo. All Images and Text © James G. Mundie 2003 - 2010