Judge — November 6, 1915 — page 17: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a theater criticism essay with an embedded illustration showing a man in formal attire speaking with a woman in a dress, apparently backstage or in a theater setting. The text discusses a musical comedy called "The Unchastened Woman," where the critic and various theater-goers debate its merits. A "Tired-business-man" character defends the show's appeal (legs, ladies, and entertainment), while a "Suburbanite" and "Débutante" offer contrasting perspectives. The "Critic" argues about theatrical standards and the play's artistic merit. The satire appears to target the divide between highbrow theatrical criticism and popular entertainment tastes—specifically whether theater should prioritize artistic substance or simple audience pleasure. The exchanges mock pretentiousness on both sides of this debate.