Judge, 1912-02-17 · page 14 of 24
Judge — February 17, 1912 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a *complimentary* feature page from Judge magazine celebrating four theatrical performers of the era. Rather than satire, it presents admiring (if somewhat flirtatious) verses about stage actresses: - **Lillian Lorraine** (from "Over the River") is praised for beauty and sprightliness - **Christine Nielsen** (from "The Wedding Trip") is called a "merry maid" audiences enjoy - **Ann Murdock** (from "Excuse Me") is complimented on her youthful appearance and dark hair - **Sallie Fisher** (from "Modest Suzanne") receives baseball metaphors praising her comedic talents The decorative sword hilts framing the page suggest theatrical grandeur. This represents Judge's lighter content—celebrity appreciation rather than political commentary. The verses use period theatrical slang and romantic language typical of early 20th-century entertainment journalism, treating actresses as both talented performers and objects of admiration for their appearance.
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LILLIAN LORRAINE, (With Eddie Foy, ia “* Over the River.) Lillic, a source of unending delight, Bewitching of figurc, as spry as a sprite "Twixt you and your charge there's no. difference at all, CHRISTINE NIELSEN, in “The Wedding Trip.” Merry maid of many wiles, We like your . we like your smiles. This trip. of which we ‘ve heard so Y gotten you in “* Dutch.”* in "* Excuse Me.” No need to ask ** How old is Ann 2° Your youth doth quite enthuse me. That coal-black hair and profile rare Fill me with—oh, excuse me! STAGE FOLKS WE ADMIRE For you are yourself a most beautifal doll. | SALLIE FISHER, in “* Modest Suzanne."* A winner arc you, modest Sallic, wat cheeks like the rose of the val- ey; In the matter of fun You ‘re a hit and a run, In fact, a home run and a tally. comicbooks.com