Judge — September 18, 1920 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a photograph by Alfred Cheney Johnston of actress Billie Burke, posed exclusively for Judge magazine. The caption indicates Burke was famous enough to warrant such coverage. The text mentions her "background" in theater and references her films "Away Goes Prudence" and "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson," suggesting she was an active performer of that era. The caption's somewhat whimsical tone—discussing whether her success comes from "magic carpet" or theatrical talent—reflects the lighthearted, celebrity-focused content Judge sometimes published alongside its political satire. This is a glamour photograph rather than political commentary, representing the magazine's broader entertainment coverage.