“Miss New Zealand 1927”

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 21, 16 April 1927, Page 10

“Miss New Zealand 1927”

HOW MOTHERS HELP TRAINING THEIR DAUGHTERS FILM CAREERS WELCOMED THE first photos of contestants appear on page 16 of this issue. Others will appear daily during the competition and each will have a distinguishing number. On Saturday next a voting coupon will be published, so that THE SUN readers will have an opportunity of selecting the semi-finalists. The history of the screen is rich in tales of the wonderful mothers of still more wonderful film stars. In many instances the mothers have made it possible for their youthful and talented daughters to achieve success.

Mary Pickford attributes her early success to the untiring' efforts of her devoted mother. Mary Astor’s mother saved every penny she could to take her beautiful daughter to New York for a screen test; the mother of Lois Moran has carefully superintended her daughter’s training for the screen. Norma and Constance Talmadge declare they would never have achieved such fame had it not been for their mother’s devotion and practical help DRAMATIC TALENT The modern mother welcomes a film career for her beautiful young daughter gifted with dramatic talent. In this profession she knows that she will be able to acquire a comfortable income, even a fortune if her gifts are at all unusual. She discounts the stories of wild life led by screen artists, well knotting that those who would win to the top are compelled to lead sane and busy lives. Having inculcated the principles of truth and straightforwardness the modern mother does not fear for her daughter’s future. She is eager to smooth her pathway to success in the moving picture world. New Zealand mothers have every reason to be proud of the beauty and talent of their daughters. They will follow with keen interest the contest for the title of “Miss New Zealand 1927’’ and instead of throwing cold water on the project will encourage the fair aspirants. Someone’s pretty daughter will win the proud title “Miss New Zealand 1927” and none will be so delighted as the winner’s mother. Every pretty girl between the ages of 16 and 21 years, and unmarried, has a chance of winning a place in this national contest. TRIP TO AMERICA Semi-finalists and finalists benefit very materially and the actual winner of the title “Miss New Zealand 1927” will gain a trip to the United States, all expenses paid, and have expert instruction at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Culver City, in the difficult art of acting for the camera. A definite engagement awaits her in a feature film, for which she will be paid £25 per week. To win the distinction of being “Miss New Zealand 1927,” gain entrance to the leading studios in Hollywood, plant her feet firmly on the ladder of success and represent the Dominion at the famous Beauty Pageant held at Atlantic City, are some of the spoils that will be laid at the feet of the daughter of some proud New Zealand mother.

PERSONALITY COMPETITION We want to get THE SUN readers' ideas as to what constitutes personality and we offer a daily prize of 20s to the reader who can best express in about 150 words “ What I consider to be the ideal type of girl for ‘Miss New Zealand 1927,' to represent the Dominion as its film star.” Send replies to the Editor, Film Star Competition, THE SUN T>fflce, before 9.30 each day during the competition. OUR REPRESENTATIVE “BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY” Miss M. S. McLean, P.O. Box 1020, Auckland, wins to-day’s prize for the best essay on “What I Consider to be the Ideal Type of Girl for ‘Miss New Zealand 1927’ to represent the Dominion as a film star.” “The essence of beauty lies in simplicity. The orchid is a magnificent 1 bloom, but it does -not make the same appeal to us as a delicately tinted rose, freshly plucked from the vine, whose very sweetness makes us forget for the moment the sordid ■places in the world and remember that beauty is there if we will but look for it. “ ‘Miss New Zealand’ should exress all the grace and splendour of nature in her form, and her face should be the radiant reflection of a truthful spirit—beautiful because of its simplicity. Such beauty inspires, but never grows arrogant, and time, instead of destroying it, but adds the charm of a nobly-lived life. Such girls abound everywhere, and I hope for the credit of New Zealand that one of them loill succeed in attaining the coveted honour, for only such a one can carry it worthily.” A cheque for £1 has been forwarded to MisS McLean.—Ed., THE SUN. IMPORTANT ’ANNOUNCEMENT An arrangement has been made by the organisers of the “Miss New Zealand 1927” competition that photographs of approved candidates will be taken free of Charge by the Tornquist Studios and the Bell Studio, Karangahape Road. Application forms are obtainable at THE SUN Office, and at the Regent, Majestic and Strand Theatres.