“MISS N.Z. 1927”

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 22, 18 April 1927, Page 7

“MISS N.Z. 1927”

MORE PHOTOGRAPHS TO-DAY IMPORTANT QUEST SCREEN TYPES WANTED “All roads lead to Rome,” said a wiseacre of centuries past. In the film world to-day it would be just as true to say, “All roads lead to Hollywood.” Film acting now claims some of the best actors and actresses in the world. The level of the silent art has been raised tremendously during the last few years, and artists of the highest standing are eager to win laurels in this field. The great picture-loving public throughout the world demands the best, and the big producers are determined that they shall present only the finest and best pictures, with the most beautiful and talented actresses and gifted actors.

TYPES FROM EVERY LAND Hollywood is one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. It cares not a jot whether you come from Greenland or Stewart Island—if you have beauty, brains and talent and the camera approves of you there is a big chance for you to win fame and fortune in the moving picture world. All types are welcomed at Hollywood. The directors, ever on the alert, are seeking film types of every nationality. They want the best from each country. In this fascinating city of a new and wonderful world you will see the peaches and cream English type, the sonsie Scottish lassie, her coquettish sister from Ireland, the blonde beauty from Sweden, the langurous olive-skinned, dark-eyed signorina and senorita from Italy and Spain, the sophisticated mademoiselle from Paris, the sombre Russian, Czechs, Poles, the inscrutable Japanese, and even the “ Heathen Chinee.” Among them moves the independent, self-reliant American girl, with her insouciant charm. And still they come! From New Zealand and Australia the splendid type of girlhood is eagerly sought—types that will add further lustre to a profession that is rapidly becoming one of the most important in the world. SOME OF THE HIGH LIGHTS Anna Q. Nilsson is a regal blonde from Sweden; Mary Pickford was born in Toronto; from Poland comes Pola Negri; pretty Dorothy Mackaill is a Yorkshire lass, having been born at Hull; of Italian parentage is Nita Naldi; true daughters of the stars and stripes are a host of screen favourites, including Norma and Constance Talmadge, Gloria Swanson, Lois Moran, Mary Astor, Doria Kenyon, Louise Fazenda, Jacqueline Logan, Blanche Sweet, Agnes Ayres, Betty Blythe, Clara Bow, Eleanor Boardman, Bebe Daniels, Betty Compson, Alice Calhoun, Pauline Frederick, Corinne Griffith, Leatrice Joy, Bessie Love; Norma Shearer is a Canadian; Enid Bennett and Mae Busch are Australians. • Miss New Zealand 1927 ” will carve her name on the scroll of fame when she wins her place among the dazzling constellation. A graceful figure, a charming countenance, and amiable disposition, skill in sport, training of mind and character will all contribute toward the success of the chosen type to represent the Dominion. A trip to the United States, expenses paid, will bring ** Miss New Zealand 1927 ” under the notice of the great directors. She will meet famous screen stars and have the chance to study the technique of acting for the camera at the very fountain head. Experts at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios, at Culver City, will be her instructors. Twenty-five pounds a week will be paid to “ Miss New Zealand 1927 ” during the period of her engagement to act in a feature film. This definite offer will be made to her to appear in Hollywood. Pretty clothes and liberal pocket money will be provided “ Miss New Zealand 1927,” and she will be accompanied by a chaperon. Hollywood offers a remarkable opportunity to “Miss New Zealand 1927.” Claim it!

PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHS Additional photos of contestants appear on page 12 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. 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 Torr.quist Studios and the Bell Studio, Ivarang#hape Road. Application forms are obtainable at THE SUN Office, and at the Regent, Majestic and Strand Theatres. 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 w-ords “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 Office, before 9.30 each day during the competition. OUR REPRESENTATIVE “SUPPLENESS AND GRACE” Miss Muriel Langford, of 65 Lake Road, Takapuna, 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.” “Lovely women may be found the world over; therefore our representative should combine with universal loveliness qualities distinctly our own. “Her physical attributes should reveal the suppleness and grace of our young forest trees; the glowing warmth of our southern sunshine: the poise that indicates colonial courage and self-reliance. “There should b& intelligence flashing in her fine eyes, and humour lurking near her mobile lips. “Hers should be a sweet and joyous personality wherein the effervescence of Youth and the clear depth of approaching maturity unite to make an unconscious appeal. “I would like to invoke some pioneer to step out of his gilt frame and pass judgment on our choice. Surely he would say , sensing the old simplicity trickling through her nature like some mountain streams ‘So this is Miss New Zealand! Then our dreams and our struggles and our sacrifices have not been in vain.’ ” A cheque for £ 1 has been forwarded; to Miss Langford.—Ed., THE SUN.