Judge, 1919-12-20 · page 27 of 36
Judge — December 20, 1919 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This appears to be a theater/entertainment page from Judge magazine featuring actresses from early 1920s Broadway productions. The title "Among Those Pleasant" introduces photographs and captions identifying performers in various shows, including "The Dancer," "Harry Days," and "Clarence." The captions highlight the actresses' roles and physical attributes in a manner typical of entertainment journalism of the era—mixing professional credits with personal observations. References like "Despite the H.C.L., the Nash Twins of 'Happy Days' Spread a Bountiful Table" suggest the H.C.L. (likely "High Cost of Living," a contemporary economic concern) provides context for the period's financial anxieties. This is primarily **theatrical publicity content** rather than political satire. It reflects how Judge used entertainment pages to appeal to readers interested in Broadway and popular culture of the 1920s, with celebrity photographs functioning as a form of advertising and gossip combined.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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