Judge, 1917-11-17 · page 15 of 28
Judge — November 17, 1917 — page 15: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects humorous dialogue excerpts from contemporary Broadway productions, presented as visual scenes with quoted one-liners. The format showcases theatrical wit for Judge magazine's readers. The jokes reflect period concerns: regional dialect humor ("ain't gettin' off at Toledo"), class dynamics (a servant giving notice), and domestic comedy (family prayers and quarrels). One scene references a sculptor's flattery about creating a "remarkable" bust—a gentle jab at artistic vanity. The references are to specific plays and their casts (Frank Bowers, Jack MacBride, Stewart Baird, and others), which contemporary readers would recognize. Without identifying the specific productions or actors beyond what's named, we can note these represent typical early-20th-century light comedies mining humor from everyday social situations, servant relationships, and romantic misunderstandings—entertainment designed for Judge's middle-class audience.
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