THE STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 55, 27 May 1927, Page 13

THE STRAND

“THE BIRTH OF A FLOWER” An unusual nature study film entitled “The Birth of a Flower” will be screened at the Strand Theatre to-day. Mr. Clarke Irvine, naturalist, writer and lecturer, lectures in conjunction with the screening of the picture during the week. This film was made with the slow motion camera invented by A. C. Pillsbury, and the scenes are laid in the Yosemite Valley, California. The film is the result of many years’ inventive work on the part of Pillsbury. The many beautiful blossoms, all wild flowers, are shown actually opening, the process taking perhaps a week, but on the screen it requires only a few seconds. In speaking of the educational value of this marvellous picture, Mr. W. C. Crawford, director of public education in the Hawaiian Islands, said: —“I have seen these pictures twice, and both times was very much impressed. It is indeed marvellous to watch the buds swell, burst, and finally to see the petals slowly unfold in only a few seconds on the screen. These films are very much worth the time of anyone. I believe this is especially true of young people, for the pictures are of tremendous educational value, and the outdoor scenes are really wonderful. 1 heartily recommend these pictures to schools, churches and to the general public as educational, clean and inspiring.” “Winners of the Wilderness” is the title of the second picture. The story deals with _ a dashing British officer, Colonel O’Hara, who steals a secret treaty between the French and Red Indians of North America. He falls in love with the daughter of the French commander. At the risk of his life he sees her again, and only escapes capture by her help. War breaks out between the French and English, and O’Hara penetrates to the French camp. As the girl declares her love for him he is captured and is sentenced to death. He escapes in a thrilling manner with the girl, and marries her. Tim McCoy and Joan Crawford have the leading roles. The Strand Symphony Orchestra will render the overture, and will also feature as an interlude a musical programme from

“No, No, Nanette.” The Strand Magazine, a comedy and “The Opening of Canberra,” will complete the entertainment.