HER CHANCE

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 28, 26 April 1927, Page 13

HER CHANCE

EVA NOVAK APPROVES “Miss New Zealand 1927 Search “Will Give Her Opportunity!” LOIS WILSON, Mary Philbin, and Gertrude Olmsted, are but three prominent American movie stars of to-day who have entered the industry per medium of screen contests. This fact was recalled by Miss Eva Novalt, the American star, who is in Auckland to-day, on her way back to Australia. “I wish the ‘Miss New Zealand 1927 Competition' every success,” said Miss Novak, ‘‘for I know just exactly what these opportunities mean.”

“Away back home they are nothing j new. We have had them for years, and still they always give us a thrill. Quite a number of our best-known screen actresses entered the films that way, and have done remarkably well.” As a matter of fact Eva Novak did not become- a screen actress in this manner. Jane, her sister, was already appearing before the camera. Eva entered without even legitimate stage experience. “But very few girls are able to do that now,” she said. “It is a most difficult thing for an unknown girl to obtain a footing at Hollywood.” “BE CAREFUL OF TYPE!” That is why the “Miss New Zealand 1927” screen contest appeals so much to the star. “I want every New Zealand girl of real ability to have n chance,” she said, “and be careful of the type you send, especially at the beginning. She does not want to be pretty but dumb. She must have brains and personality. A pretty face is not everything.” Miss Novak is firmly of the opinion that the time will come when film stars of the different countries will be exchanged. To some extent this is already taking place. A New Zealand girl will go to America. An American girl will come here. English girls will go to Germany, and German artists to England. Art, after all, she says, knows no country. “And besides, if you have a good article you do not ask where it comes from!” declares pretty Eva Novak, who possesses that happy combination —a beautiful face and mental equipment in keeping. To “Miss New Zealand 1927” is offered the almost unbelievable good fortune of training under similar conditions as these stars, without having to endure the heartbreak of waiting and waiting, as many of them had to in the early days of their careers.

While in Hollywood “Miss New Zealand 1927” will be offered a definite engagement to appear in a feature film, at a salary of £25 per week, during the currency of the engagement. Never has any girl with ability and the qualification which will have won this title been offered such a unique opportunity. She has the chance to win fame and fortune for herself, and in addition advertise to the great outside world that New Zealand can proudly boast the best type of young womanhood. EAGERLY CONTESTED 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 in this issue. Others will appear 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 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 Office, before 9.30 each day during the competition.

OUR REPRESENTATIVE NOT BEAUTY ALONE Miss Marie Whittaker, of 62 Yauxhall Road. Devonport. 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.” “Beauty of face is not the only attribute that trill pain for a girl the title of ‘Miss New Zealand 19: 7.* She must have intelligence behind her beautiful face. In addition she should have a healthy, supple figure end graceful walk. If people sag of her , • Isn’t she charmingT’ that will be considered the highest praise. A sweet voice she must possess and a nature above pettiness. “Elaborate or simple, her clothes should express her personalitg. She should adorn her clothes and not her clothes adorn her. The gift of acting she must possess, but she must not be guilty of posing. Of course she will need to be very level-headed to keep her sweet nature unspoilt with the praise likely to be lavished on her. “Proficient in every branch of sport she trill need to possess almost superhuman strength. Profirienry in singing or piano-playing would be an ■ asset. These gifts arc necessary »» her career. “If possessed of these characteristics. tee trill have a type of girl toorthy in every way to be a true representative of this Dominion.” A cheque for £1 has been forwarded to Miss Whittaker. —Ed., THE SUN. CHOOSING THE SEMI-FINALISTS READERS ASKED TO ASSIST THE SUN readers are invited io select a semi-finalist from the competitors whose pictures have been published to date. The following is the list: No. I—Miss Peggy Davidson. No. 2 —Miss Mona Pooley. No. 3—Miss A. Lambert. No. 4 —Miss Lallie M’Cready. No. s—Miss5 —Miss Peggy Lubee. No. 6 —Miss M. Fuller. No. 7—Miss Rhoda Murphy. No. B—Miss Norma Phair. No. 9—Miss M. Kerr. No. 10 —Miss Nellie Stewart. No. 11—Miss Mary Gray. No. 12 —Miss Genee Rodgers. No. 13 —Miss Billie Anrlreasson. No. 14—Miss Donna Vorhees. No. 15—Miss Dorothy Overton. No. 16—Miss Marie Arnold. No. 17 —Miss Queenie Grahame. No. IS—Miss Frances Davidson. The girl who heads the poll each week as the choice of THE SUN readers, becomes a semi-finalist, and will be eligible to compete in the final. In all cases the voting coupon published below must be used.'