Judge, 1915-06-12 · page 23 of 24
Judge — June 12, 1915 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily an **advertisement for a new magazine**, not political satire. "Film Fun," published by Leslie-Judge Company, launches July 1st as a comedy-focused publication devoted entirely to funny movies. The central image shows **Charlie Chaplin** in his iconic "Tramp" character—bowler hat, cane, suit—reading the magazine itself, a visual endorsement. The ad promises exclusive pictures of Chaplin, plus coverage of other silent-film comedians: Ham and Bud (likely a vaudeville duo), and "Fatty and Normand" (likely **Fatty Arbuckle** and **Mabel Normand**, popular silent comedians). The pitch targets the mass moviegoing audience of the era, emphasizing behind-the-scenes "human interest" stories and comedy "tricks." Pricing: 10¢ per copy, 25¢ for three months, or $1 yearly. This reflects early-1910s American popular culture's enthusiasm for motion pictures and comedic entertainment.
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T he New Magazine FILM FUN The Magazine of the Comedy EVOTED solely to the comedy side of the “movies,” containing _ illustra- tions of the stars, scenes from the comedies, and the funniest “movie” stories of the month. First number will contain an exclusive picture of Chaplin, the funny antics of Ham and Bud, American Comedi- ans, Fatty and Nor- mand and scores of jokes. Out July 1st Handsome colored cover of the popu- lar funny man, Charlie Chaplin — the story of his career, etc. 10c Film Fun is sure to be a hit. a Copy NEWSDEALERS millions who go to the movies daily. publication. “Movies” ET FILM FUN and be happy. Whether you are a “movie” fan, or not, you will delight in this new magazine. It will give you the intimate, personal, human interest side of the screen.; stars who make the nation laugh—take you be- hind the scenes of the photo-play com- edies—show you the tricks of the trade. At All News-stands or send 25c for a three months’ sub- scription, or $1.00 for a year’s. Everybody will want FILM FUN. You can count on a big demand from the $1.00 Place your order promptly for this The edition is limited to orders received. Fully returnable. Send orders to American News Co. a Year Film Fun, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York Published by the Leslie-Judge Company comicbooks.com