Judge, 1918-09-28 · page 23 of 32
Judge — September 28, 1918 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a theatrical humor page featuring scenes from contemporary stage productions. The top image shows a dialogue from the play "Lightnin'" between characters Rodney Harper and Lightnin' Bill Jones, where Jones boasts of his expertise with bees—having once driven a swarm across winter plains without losing a single bee. The joke plays on the character's exaggerated tall-tale persona. The bottom section excerpts "Head Over Heels," featuring slapstick comedy where a woman named Mollie complains of being bitten by mosquitoes indoors. Her companions Souriss and Bambinetti attempt to swat them, with Mollie wishing the mosquitoes had human constitutions so she could kill them outright. These appear to be lighthearted comedic moments meant to entertain readers with theatrical snippets—humor based on character types and physical comedy rather than political satire.
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Reading from left to right (unless you hap- pen to be Chinese): Frank Bacon, Harry Davenport and Ralph Morgan. From “Licutnin’’ Ropney Harper: You got a bee in your bonnet, ain’t ye? Licutnin’ Birt Jones: What do you know about bees? Harper: Nothing. Do you? Licutnin’: I know all about ’em. I used to be in the bee business. Once I drove a swarm of bees across the plains in the dead of winter—and never lost a bee. Photos by White i A bit of slap-cheek comedy from “Heap Over Hees.” Lightnin’s experience with bees ts as nought compared to this lady's experience with mosquitoes. From “Heap Over He Mitzi has her own ing a sedate law office. (Left) Motte: I’ve been a free lunch for a bunch of hungry ones. Soursss an Mollie. Th Ah-h-h! Did we kill them? Motte: If ye didn’t, I’d like Uhave them mos- quitoes’ constitutions! Bampinettt (together): Hold still, e coming in pairs. We'll get these. comicbooks.com