Judge — November 29, 1919 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine page satirizes how celebrities and public figures respond to viewing the magazine's comic picture section. The layout presents a "court" theme where various entertainers "review" Judge's opinions through their reactions. The page features silent-film and vaudeville performers of the era—including names like Charles Hackett, Jack Kaufman, Ted Lewis, and others—each shown reacting differently to the comics. Their captions suggest humorous responses: one "tries it on the dog," another "takes it as a bracer before going on," and so forth. The satire mocks both the celebrities' vanity (being featured) and Judge's self-promotion. By showing famous performers ostensibly endorsing the magazine through their varied, comedic reactions, Judge playfully claims cultural authority while simultaneously poking fun at celebrity endorsement culture and the performers themselves. The "Higher Court" framing suggests Judge positions itself as arbiter of entertainment quality.