Judge, 1919-10-11 · page 27 of 36
Judge — October 11, 1919 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases scenes from three Broadway productions of the era. The top image features Frank Fay performing the "shimmy"—a popular 1920s dance craze involving rapid hip movements—with chorus girls. Below are scenes from "The Five Million" and "Too Many Husbands," depicting typical romantic comedies of the period. The "Too Many Husbands" dialogue reveals the melodramatic tone: a man bids farewell to his lover with overwrought sentimentality ("you might as well ask a man to see when the sun has gone down"), which the magazine likely presents for comedic effect. The final image from "A Lonely Romeo" suggests dating or courtship humor. This appears to be entertainment coverage rather than political satire—typical Judge magazine content documenting popular Broadway shows and theatrical trends of the 1920s.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
Broadway Again From “On, Wuat a Giri!” Frank Fay and eight anxious assistants in the throes of the shimmy. From “Tue Five Mitiion ” Wil foo Many Huspanps” They draw lots for her Freperick—I’ve lost you and I must bid you goodbye forever. Victor1a—Oh, Freddie, this is too dreadful. You'll never love another, will you? Freperick—How could I! Why, you might as well ask a man to see when the sun has gone down. Wittram—He can the electric light, you y as he, so that « he kept it and made him da From “A Loxety Romeo” sure way of bri @ young man around.