Judge, 1918-08-24 · page 23 of 32
Judge — August 24, 1918 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page collects theatrical gossip and jokes from Judge magazine's entertainment section. The top scene from "Oh, Lady! Lady!" depicts a wedding-day comedy where a groom discovers his fiancée is one of two—a joke about marital complications. Below, Bert Williams (a renowned Black comedian from the "Midnight Frolic") is noted for his natural comedic talent. The lower section features a rapid-fire joke exchange between Henry Block, Karl Pfeifer, Sam Bernard, and Louis Mann about conflicting international reports regarding Paris, London, and Berlin. The humor hinges on the idea that Berlin has the most to deny or cover up—likely a post-WWI reference to Germany's war responsibilities or diplomatic denials during the interwar period when trust between nations was fractured.
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oF SF Bridht Bit Lom Carer layer “On, Lavy! Lavy!” On one’s wedding day one fiancée is generally considered enough. / finds he has to. May: Yes, this is ttack upon the me, it was some Bert Williams, of the “Midnight Frolic,” a comedian who had the rare good fortune of being born with his makeup. Henry Brock: Paris reports—London confirms— 7 . Kart Preirer: Never mind is reports, London confirms ”—Berlin Henry Brock: That’s right! Berlin’s got more to deny than anybody else in the world! Sam Bernard and Louis Mann comicbooks.com