Judge, 1918-06-15 · page 28 of 36
Judge — June 15, 1918 — page 28: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **theater advertisement and review page** from Judge magazine, circa 1918. The left side features Broadway theater advertisements for contemporary productions like Al Jolson's "Sinbad," "Seventeen," and "Eyes of Youth." The center contains a **theater column** reviewing current Broadway shows with brief, witty descriptions—typical of Judge's satirical style. For example, "Kiss Burglar" is mocked for its implausible premise that one can break human laws yet obey women's laws. The right side includes an editorial column on **cabinets** (human versus wooden storage furniture) making humorous comparisons about their similar purposes for displaying and organizing odds and ends. **No political cartoons appear on this page.** It's primarily advertising and light entertainment criticism, reflecting Judge's focus on urban, middle-class leisure activities during the early 20th century. The humor is gentle and domestic rather than satirically biting.
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For Your W. 42nd St. Evenings at 8:30. Matinees Wednesday and A. H. WOODS PRESENTS BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE By Montague Glass and Jules Eckert Goodman WEST 42 ST. A. H. WOODS PRESENTS PARLOR, BEDROOM and BATH with FLORENCE MOORE COHAN & HARRIS Wiz Wals. COHAN & HARRIS Present Funniest American Comedy of Recent Years A TAILOR-MADE MAN HARRY JAMES StivtH with GRANT MITCHELL WINTER GARDEN "ih. 88:2"* AL JOLSON 1s “SINBAD” BOOTH 45th W. of Brway. Wei 28m at P36 Paks; SEVENTEEN WALKER Cu. In Tarkingtoa's goth nr, Mats. Wed Maxine Elliott’s at 2 EYES OF YOUTH ittens ASTOR _Sirica Wasdig'sea Stes 21 twice ROCK -A-BYE BABY COMEDY Broadway and yoth Street. Evenings 8:15 CASINO fisatray wehaeasisy Sesnay nh Clifton Crawford in FANCY FREE The Ideal Wedding Gift Sent on Free TRIAL! Send for big new Evenings 8:15 f mew catalog—part paid free. Piedmont Ked Cedar Chest Cou, Dept. 41, Statesville, X. C. Broadway and Thereabouts An Intimate Reoue of the New York Theatres By L Bettnpa—Empire. When lovely woman stoops to jolly. Business Berore PLeasure—Eltinge. Abe and Mawruss in a farcical trouble- exposure of the movies. Eyes or Youtu—Maxine Elliott. Show- ing the usefulness of a first-aid-to-the- future kit. Fancy Free—Casino. in a musical way. Fio-Fro—Cort. Light show with still lighter costumes. Goinc Up—Liberty. An aviator in fame only. Also, some catchy tunes. Hitcuy Koo—Globe. Raymond Hitch- cock runs for a second summer term. Just Arounp THE Corner—Gaiety. Marie Cahill wanders back from the provinces. Kiss Burctar, Tue—Cohan. Her fail- ure to call for the police would seem to indicate that one may break the laws of man and yet comply with the laws of woman. Man Wuo Stayep at Home, Tue—g8th Street. Happenings about a hearth where the usual gas logs are replaced by a wireless outfit. Marriace or Conventenc —Henry Miller. An eighteenth century French costume comedy. Seeing how lovely Billie Burke looks, Henry Miller, donning brocades also, makes a praiseworthy effort to be equally beau- tiful. Maytime—Broadhurst. From the ro- mance of an old Washington Square garden to the rumpus of the Winter Garden. Mipnicut Frotic—Neve ¢ Chic chickies. Mipnicut Revue—Century Grove. In- cluding twin Dollys for grown-up: Ou, Lavy, Lapy!—Princess. Gay petite. Sought out by the people. Partor. Beproom aNp Batu—Republic. If not deep, it is at least broad. Potty Witn a Past—Belasco. Ina Claire imparts shocks and thrills in a per- fectly moral manner. Rainsow Giri, Tue- Cheerful, tuneful, Rock-a-Bye Basy—Astor. rebuilt to music. SeventeeN—Booth. Romance vs. sister. Kid sister wins. Sinpap—Winter Garden. Al Jolson leads an Oriental rhapsody in ragtime. Tattor-Mave Manx, A—Cohan & Harris. Bluff as a fine art. Ticer Rose—Lyceum. Bang! Bang! They’re hunting Miss Ulric’s lover in the Canadian wilds. Happy go lucky Amsterdam Roof. and best xo Amsterdam. mirthful operetta. “Baby Mine” kid JUDGE Cabinets By Auos R. Weis ABINETS are of two kinds, human C and wooden, and the distinction js | not always made as carefully as one might wish. In the matter of shely. ing, on the other hand, there is a com. parison which might often be adopted with profit to the human article. Both cabinets are often used for exhibition purposes, though only one should be. F, requently both kinds are glass houses, with the resulting prohibition of stone-throwing, which is not always observed. And fin- ally, both the wooden and the human cabinet gather up queer odds and ends. These comparisons are confusing and un- patriotic, and we are in favor of abolish- ing the dictionary. udge The mission of this publication is to preach the gospel of cheerfulness y LeslieJudge Company oi York as” “Telephoo Judgark,” 6032 Madison Square. John A Shicher, Present Resbes PY Tosther: See's Perriton Maxwell, ee Waldron, Literary Editor June jackall, Art Director a SUBSCRIPTI " (oe sear St numbers = == lars Six months, of 26 numbers ~ 218 | cam New York, of by express I've of JUDGE are protected by copyright in both S the United States and C why { JUDGE cannot be ny mewsstand: the publisher rH i fact be promptly report at svar 10'ceate per copay’ 197 Ms + dependencies, and Mes- rents a year for postage; to us, ] this func Brunswik Walker Bhiin jarquette Bui . Heary Building S Judge is printed by the Schweinler Press. whe can : “ Hotel Marseilles Ma ‘Broadway and 103 Strect Mew Dork Cite you A MAGNIFICENT FIREPROOF HOTEL ; SUBWAY ENTRANCE AT DOOR you Room & Bath, $2.50 per day up ; CLIFFORD A. STORM, MGR. tur Booklet on request out publi m ceptance. Submit pocmson war love or any subject. ten 628 South Dearborn St suite SoC OMTERCO ILLINOIS s nex WANTED—AN IDEA! WHO CAN THINK OF SOME 7 le thing t tent? Prot ur be you wealth Write for “Necied Tavegtions® aed “flor ke Get Your Patent and Your Money. Fendsioh & co. i Patent Attorneys, Dept. 129, Washington, D.C. kao comicbooks.com WIIRA