Judge, 1918-06-15 · page 24 of 36
Judge — June 15, 1918 — page 24: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases scenes from contemporary theatrical productions, offering humorous commentary on stage performances of the era. The main subjects are three plays: "The Copperhead" (a Civil War drama where a former enemy gives a Union coat to an old veteran), "Woman's Honor" (featuring a pompous lawyer being gently mocked by a woman for talking too much), and "The Kiss Burglar" (a melodrama about a jewel thief). The satire centers on theatrical excess and amateur performances. In "The Kiss Burglar" sequence, the joke involves Oswald, a "cheerful oaf" who's been specially coached to play a desperate character, yet still delivers unconvincing lines about stealing a diamond. Tommy (likely the director or another character) repeatedly corrects him with "Tis false!" The punchline suggests hiring professional actor Robert Mantell instead—mocking both the amateur production's incompetence and theatrical pretension generally. The humor targets earnest but mediocre theater performances of the 1910s-1920s period.
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