Judge, 1919-08-02 · page 25 of 36
Judge — August 2, 1919 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases scenes from early 20th-century Broadway plays, functioning as theatrical promotion rather than political satire. The content presents snippets from three productions: *La, La, Lucille*, *39 East*, and *Dark Rosaleen*. Each excerpt captures a comedic or dramatic moment—a paternity dispute ("You don't mean her!"), a romantic park rendezvous interrupted by a busybody, and an Irish domestic quarrel over illicit gin. The humor relies on common theatrical tropes of the era: marital complications, social meddling, and ethnic stereotyping (the Irish gin scene). These "impressions" functioned as entertainment previews for readers considering Broadway attendance. The page is essentially theatrical advertising disguised as editorial content—a common Judge practice blending entertainment gossip with gentle mockery of stage conventions.
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From “ La, La, Luciire * POST CARD IMPRESSIONS OF BROADWAY Lucia Moore. ance Binney and full Picking the corespondent. Lucie, Her Fatuer and Lawyer Biacxwoop (all at once) he very woman! Sairu—My God! You don’t mean her! Lucitte—I think [can trust Fanny. Saitru—You cen trust me From “39 East” %»—> A picnic for two in the park, far from the madding gossips, and then—Mrs Stop-Look-and-Listen. A scene of Irish internal unrest from “ Dark Rosaceen ” bride, n ‘i : : ‘ . for the core “Where—where did you get that gin, Martin? Not out of that Old J ‘pondent Tom bottle down there! Merciful Heavens! The paraffin oil that Corny uses on the brasses! 2 comicbooks.com