STRAND

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 179, 19 October 1927, Page 14

STRAND

“MISS NEW ZEALAND 1927"

As only a few more nights remain for Aucklanders to see New Zealand charming ambassadress to Hollywood, at the Strand Theatre, they are advised to make the most of their opportunities. “Aliss New Zealand 1927” is presenting a series of short, entertaining sketches and gives an impromptu speech nightly. To make this programme a memorable one, a big picture programme also being shown. “Fools in the Dart, is first and foremost on the pictona. programme. The story is from the pen of Bertram Millhauser. It deals with the » Ie of one Percival Schwartz —whose ambition to write snenarios for th2 movies —and his hair-breath escapes thrilling adventures in pursuit of his lady’s hand. “Fools in the Dark” is one of tnpieture hits of the; year. The battle fought in 1813 between the Tennessee Militia and one thousI and Creek Indians at Horse Shoe Ben to avenge the terrible massacre of 3 settlers and colonists at Fort Mimm& land a terrific hand-to-hand strfMrf* i betwen McCoy and the Indian Cnie. i for the life of the girl he loves, form 1 some of the thrilling episodes in tn “The Frontiersman.” The leading feminine role is V° ‘ frayed by beautiful Claire who presents a perfect picture in quaint frocks of :he Colonial j and Louise Lorraine is seen as a n heart-breaker. Russell Simpson po trays the role of “Colonel Andrew Jeckson”; and Tom O’Brien, LlUl Leig*ton, and many other favour! _ are included in the cast of suppo In addition, the Strand has procured a very fine and in " « ing film “In the Savage Solom which is also being screened a* Majestic Theatre. Scenes are of the Island of Alalaita. wher , alflo cent massacre took place, a * j pictures of the late Commissioner his staff and bodyguard. The » ing programme includes a istra iiar. Magazine, a very beautiful A • scenic, and a screamingly tun j cdy. "The Kangaroo Detective.