Cinema’s Cinderella

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 24, 20 April 1927, Page 9

Cinema’s Cinderella

WHERE IS SHE? Searching For “Miss N.Z. 1927“ THE most important newspaper competition yet held is the present search for “Miss New Zealand 1927.” For a period of eight weeks every centre in the Dominion will he exerting every effort, through the medium of the Press in conjunction with Fuller-Hayward and Associated Theatres, to find the girl best suited for the honour of being “Miss New Zealand 1927.”

Where shall we find her, our golden girl? She may be riding on some wayback pioneer’s farm calling the cattle home, blushing unseen and wasting her sweetness on the country air, her delicate fingerettes may be tapping a typewriter as a nine to five office girl, who brings beauty and bright eyes into our streets as she comes chattering out to lunch. She may be selling cigarettes, or unrolling rainbow ribbons from behind a store counter. Our golden girl may be the daughter who stays at home to help mother, a little brown-eyed maiden as quiet as a mouse, who teaches us that “home-staying hearts are happiest.” Somewhere in this Dominion, this Cinema Cinderella is crooning beside the flickering fire of her hopes. Let her take heart! Opportunity is knocking at her door! We promise to be her fairy godmother. New Zealand itself shall be her Prince Charming. We ask everybody to help us find her. What a wonderful inspiration to any girl, to be “New Zealand’s Sweetheart,” and to know that the loving interest of her country is here as she climbs star ward. METRO-GOLDWYN’S OFFER Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios at Culver City are searching for the best types suitable for the screen, and have offered the girl chosen from New Zealand the opportunity of learning the technique of acting for the camera. When in Hollywood she will be offered a definite engagement to appear in a feature film. Her salary during the currency of the engagement will be £25 per week. “Miss New Zealand 1927” will travel to the United States, accompanied by a chaperon, under the best possible conditions. All hotel and travellingexpenses will be paid and a complete outfit of clothes provided, likewise liberal pocket money. “Miss New Zealand 1927” will be received by the mayor of Culver City at a civic reception, at which leading directors and film stars will be present. Should her arrival be opportune, “Miss New Zealand” will at tend the beauty pageant at Atlantic City and represent the Dominion. Many beautiful, talented girls nevei achieve success for want of encouragement and a helping hand at the outset. This competition will afford them the opportunity. By entering it a girl may secure a place among the semi-finalists and finalists, many of whom will make a tour of New Zealand, gaining invaluable experience in appearing at the various theatres. WE WANT YOUR PHOTO The duration of the “Miss New Zealand 1927” competition is limited to a few weeks. There is every indication that the competition will be one of the most eagerly contested. THE SUN has already received numbers of photographs. We want them in as quickly as possible. Everyone should enter into the spirit of this great adventure.

PUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHS Additional photos of contestants appear on the pictorial page of this issue. Others will appear daily during the competition and each will have a distinguishing number. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Photographs of approved candidates will be taken free of charge by the Bell Studio. Karangahape Road. Application forms are obtainable at THE SUN Office, and at the Regent, Majestic and Strand Theatres. PERSONALITY COMPETITION We want tc 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 Office, before 9.30 each day during the competition. OUR REPRESENTATIVE "CHARM AND PERSONALITY” Miss Nancy M. Harris, of Dell Avenue, Remuera, is to-day’s winner of 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.” “ ‘Miss New Zealand’ icill have no mean task before her when she leaves these sunny shores, Hollywoodbound. “To aid her in her task of upholding the grace and charm of Neto Zealand’s womanhood, she must be the true-to-life type of Neto Zealand girl. “She must have that beauty and graceful line so characteristic of the girlhood of the Dominion. “Courageous, and possessing a charming personality, she must have suppleness and a good carriage Vivacity and versatility are essential. “Athleticf—A girl possessed of all these qualities must needs be athletic; qualities that ivill keep her immune from displeasing petty vanities, that ivill take some of the sting from her rebuffs while climbing the ladder to stardom. “As a final provision, let her have, a charming air of camaraderie, and she will win the hearts of the thousands of her American cousins waiting, with open arms, to welcome her.” A cheque for £ 1 has been forwarded to Miss Harris. —Ed., THE SUN.