MAJESTIC FRIDAY

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 77, 22 June 1927, Page 15

MAJESTIC FRIDAY

GLORIOUS STAGE SETTINGS Leading Auckland theatres are noted for their artistic stage presentations On Friday, a new record will be created at the Majestic for magnificent stage spectacles. This will be the first of its kind ever shown in Auckland. It is new, unique and original. Lighting effects^will be used in a manner unknown to Auckland picture-goers. The scene will rival the traditional palaces of Arabian flights in its magnificence, and gorgeous colouring. This setting has been arranged as an effective background for the 16 semi-finalists in the "Miss New Zealand 1927" Screen Star Contest. These girls represent the pick of Auckland’s youth and beauty, and what is more they stand for enterprise, ability and personality. Of the 16 semifinalists, eight were chosen by newspaper vote in THE SUN arid eight were chosen by the judges. They were not chosen for mere beauty of face and form but for the requisite feminine charm and acting ability to make them suitable representatives of New Zealand in the world's great film centre, Hollywood. The public is asked to take the matter of voting for the best girl seriously. This great contest is not merely a local affair, but has international importance. It is essential that the best girl in every sense of the word goes to represent New Zealand on the world’s screen. Sixteen Auckland semi-finalists will parade on the stage at the Majestic on Friday. Voting cards will be given to patrons, who will be asked to vote for the girl they consider to be he best screen type.