Judge — May 24, 1919 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page collects humorous excerpts from contemporary Broadway productions, presented as jokes rather than serious drama criticism. The humor relies on theatrical wit and social commentary. One excerpt mocks women's fashion, with a woman asking if a new outfit suits her, while men respond it would only work if she covered herself entirely. Another jokes about luxury goods taxation on expensive pajamas. A third features wordplay about a fourteen-year-old boy, with one character calling him "the oldest boy I ever met"—likely implying he acts prematurely adult or sophisticated. The illustrations show actors and actresses from various plays mentioned: "Take It from Me," "Good Morning, Judge," and "Monte Cristo Jr." The page essentially functions as theatrical gossip and satire, capturing the witty banter Broadway audiences expected, while poking fun at contemporary fashion, taxation, and social pretension through these brief comedic scenes.