STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 169, 7 October 1927, Page 14

STRAND

“HEAVEN ON EARTH” Great interest attaches to the appearance at the Strand Theatre of me finalists in the " Miss New Zealand 1927’* contest, which is now in its most interesting stage. Commencing to-nignt, the beautiful provincial finalists will present an entirely new programme, a veritable pageant of brilliance and colour. Screen tests of the girls will first be shown, and patrons will have the opportunity of viewing the photographic, abilities of each of the contestants. Then these fair madens will appear as sports girls, and in a beautiful fashion parade. 411 the costumes are sparkling and colourful, and each in typical of its wearer. Among those represented are “The Surf Girl.” “The Ice Maiden, “The Yachtswoman,’ “Maidemoiselle Jazz.” “The Golf Girl.” “Miss Ascot “The Danseuse.” “The Tennis Girl, “The Hunting Girl.” and “Miss 1930. In addition to the sparkling programme presented by the I dominion Finalists will be a oig picture programme. Heading the bill are two of screendom's favourites, Renee Adoree and Conrad Nagel, in “Heaven on Earth “ Parental supervision and love can be the greatest force for good in the life of a young man. but it also can be made a yoke that kills whatever talent and thoughts the boy may have. This fact is clearly brought out in Phil Rosen’s production of “Heaven on Earth,” the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture now* being shown at the Strand Theatre, even though the "parent” is, in this instance,, an aunt. The story is of Edmond Durand, whose life is mapped out for him ftom the time of his birth. His career. Ins business, even his love affairs, are planned for him by the time he is six years old, so that by the time he is 26 he has escaped every adventure and never endured any hardship, _ except perhaps the hardship of missing the things that an ordinary, healthy youth experiences, and their attendant emotions. . Conrad Nagel is playing the part of the youth in Rosen’s production. Renee Adoree is cast opposite him in the ro!e of “Marcella.” and Gwen Lee, Julia Swayne Gordon, Marcie Manon and Pat Hartigan complete the cast. The story was adapted to the screen by Marion Orth and Harvey Gates. The ever-popular Strand Magazine will be specially interesting this week. It is comprised largely of recent events in New Zealand, pictures of Wellington’s new floating crane. Wanganui natives defeat: Taihape at Shield games, Auckland defeats ’Wellington at Soccer, the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Le Roux in Auckland “pushing their barrow." An amusing comedy, and cartoon, conclude the supporting programme.