Judge, 1918-09-14 · page 23 of 32
Judge — September 14, 1918 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page presents satirical film reviews from Judge magazine, showcasing scenes from three movies with accompanying comedic commentary. **"Keep Her Smiling"** depicts a farcical misunderstanding: an employee named Henry believes he's resigned after a business deal closes, but his boss Brackett insists he hasn't and tries to give him a $4,000 commission. The humor lies in the confusion and Henry's stubborn misinterpretation. **"She Walked in Her Sleep"** mocks a plot device common to farce films: a woman is being persuaded to pose as a mysterious woman to protect someone's reputation. The satire critiques this implausible scenario, with the character Mamie drunkenly refusing consent. Mrs. Bruce's commentary highlights how husbands were using the "sleepwalking woman" excuse as a convenient alibi—suggesting this plot had become a cliché audiences recognized as absurd. **"Blue Pearl-ing"** features George Nash examining fingerprints with exaggerated seriousness, satirizing melodramatic detective-story conventions in silent films.
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From “Keep Her Sitinc.” Henry has resigned his ‘orant of the fact that he has been instrumental in closing @ big business deal. Brackett: When you left the office this afternoon, you forgot something, Henry. Henry: Yes, sir. My rubbers. Brackett: No, $4,000—your commis- sion. Thought I'd bring it down to you, just to add to the gaiety the occasion. Henry: This money is mine, sir? But we have parted, sir—my resignation Brackett: Your what Henry (incredulous): I didn’t resig Brackett: Sure, you didn’t resign! Tivo glimpses from “Sue Watkep in Her Steep. This practical choker is endeavoring to persuade a perfect lady to save the hero's reputation by posing as the mysterious woman in the case. Mamie (between glugs): No, doctor! I won't never consent tosomnamble ina... an’ that’s all! Truth is stranger than fiction—es pecially in farce. Mrs. Bruce: Have you heard the husbands’ latest alibi? “The girlwas walk- ing in her sleep.” They’re all using it! George Nash, appraising finger- prints teith heavy sagacity while “Blue Pearl-ing.” comicbooks.com