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Judge — August 7, 1886 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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Judge — August 7, 1886 — page 8: Judge, 1886-08-07

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This appears to be a scene from a theatrical production, likely a film or stage play. The caption references "Sir Percy Tesziz" throwing down a "sentimental screen" and mentions "Lady Pan-Electric." The image shows two elaborately costumed figures in what appears to be a period interior setting, with a portrait visible in the background. The ornate clothing and theatrical staging suggest this is satirizing either a melodramatic period piece or a contemporary film production. The text "Pan-Electric by all that's wonderful!" suggests satire of early cinema technology or production methods. However, without clearer identification of the specific production being mocked or the historical context of this Judge magazine issue, I cannot confidently explain the precise satirical point intended for contemporary readers.

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Sm Perse Tesziz Cea Sam) throwing down the sentimental screen.—“ Lady Pan-Electrio by all that's wonderful!” comicbooks.com