“MISS N.Z.” SEMI-FINALISTS

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 75, 20 June 1927, Page 13

“MISS N.Z.” SEMI-FINALISTS

BRILLIANT REGENT SETTING Acknowledged by the thousands who have already flocked to see it —and by the Press —to be the most brilliant ever presented in Auckland, the beautiful stage setting in which the gorgeous fashion parade is being presented this wcjek, will be used orj Friday next 'for the personal appearance at the new Regent Theatre of the 16 semi-finalists in the “Miss New Zealand 1927” screen quest. Realising the importance from the voters’ point of view, of advantageous stage presentation, the Regent ha.s decided that the setting will be worthy of the representatives from whom this Dominion's ambassador to Hollywood will be chosen. The girls will thus appear under he most favourable circumstances possible. Those who have feasted their eyes on the Regent’s setting, can easily imagine the wonderful pageant of beauty that will be created by the girls and the staging combined. In addition to the scenic and lighting effects being used to capacity for the semi-finalises, Mr. Maurice Guttridge will again arrange a special programme of music to synchronise with the parade. In brief, the appearance of the semifinalists will be another glittering show —almost, it might be said, a second fashion exhibition. Voting will take place during the week. The winning girl will be “Miss Auckland” and the runner-up her Maid of Honour. The picture side of the programme will be equal to the occasion. A singularly appropriate star attraction will be offered in the form of “Blonde and Brunette,” a Paramount production starring the ever-popular Adolphe Menjou, with the ravishing blonde beauty, Greta Nissen, and the bewitching French brunette, Arlette Marchal. Imagine a man having to choose between these two and you will not wonder that he preferred them both! “Blonde or Brunette” is merely the record of a gentleman who looked for a.n “old-fashioned girl,” found her, and then discovered that Paris had worked a change. Then he divorced the first and married a real Victorian who liked nothing better than to stay at home and play the harp. What was he to do? You’ll find out when “Blonde or Brunette” unfolds itself.