Judge, 1912-02-24 · page 6 of 24
Judge — February 24, 1912 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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This page features theatrical reviews presented as light satirical verses about popular entertainers of the early 1900s. "Opera Glass" refers to the small binoculars used in theaters to view performances—here Judge magazine is offering critical commentary on stage performers. The four featured actresses—Kitty Gordon, Violet Romer, Bessie Clayton, and Grace Muriel Walters—were contemporary stage performers. The verses employ playful, often flirtatious commentary typical of theatrical criticism of the era. For instance, Gordon is praised for improving; Romer's appeal to male admirers is joked about; Clayton is complimented for her dancing elasticity; Walters is lauded for graceful, rhythmic movement. The satire is gentle—mocking the conventions of theatrical praise and male audience appreciation rather than critiquing the performers themselves. This represents Judge's coverage of popular entertainment and high society.
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THROUGH JUDGE’S OPERA GLASS BESSIE CLAYTON KITTY GORDON BESSIE Cl in The Enchantress” gain wi leber & Fields. a Kiiny, Kitty, tall and stately, VIOLET ROMER Bens, you of step elastic, . Critics can’t refrain from granting in" Kiet Tis a cause for jubilation mA) That you are improving greatly— Any fellow would exclaim, That you ‘re tripping the fantastic ‘That you're growing more enchanting. If your eyes with his met, ‘With that good old aggregation. “It is Cupid that's to blame, You have won me, Kismet.” GRACE MURIEL WALTERS ‘Classical Dancer. Grace, you're well named; it is said Motion’s music from you flows: You are thythmic from your head To your cunning little toes. comicbooks.com