Judge, 1919-05-03 · page 23 of 36
Judge — May 3, 1919 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents theater reviews/commentary featuring scenes and quotes from contemporary Broadway productions. It's not political satire but theatrical criticism using humor. The page references performances by actors Henry Miller (in Molière), Mrs. Fiske (in "Miss Nelly of N'Orleans"), and Tom Wise (in "Cappy Ricks"). Each snippet includes a comedic observation: Mrs. Fiske's ankle-display was scandalous by 1886 standards; a joke about the famous phrase "L'État, c'est moi" (Louis XIV); a honeymoon hotel fire interrupting intimacy; and Tom Wise's character Cappy Ricks being ruthlessly hard-hearted despite claims otherwise. These are *theatrical* bits—humorous asides about plot points and character traits—designed to entertain readers familiar with these stage productions while mocking their conventions and absurdities.
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From ** Miss NELLY oF N’Ortrans” Nexty (Mrs. Fiske)—An ankle was something worth watching for back in i A man had to take a sporting chance when he got married then. From “ Moukre’ Mae. pe Monrespan (kidding the king) — You ere the state, Louis. Louts XIV—I the state! That’s a phrase worth re- membering. I am_ the state—the state is I! We'll share that thought. And that, says Mr. Moeller, is how the phrase got itself ‘ invented. From “ Piease Get * Marriep” Henry Miller Moliére, heavily in love and laces. Tom Wise as “Cappy % Ricks” f J ) It’s annoying when the \ hotel where you're honey- mooning suddenly bursts into flames. There is trouble ahead for any “‘ nice, kind young Ferpie (sulkily prepar- feller” who tries to put one over on old Cappy. ing to move on)—All un- “A lump of anthracite,” he growls warningly, dressed and no place to go! “is soft compared with the Ricks’ heart.” At that he’s a liar. comicbooks.com