Judge, 1921-01-29 · page 21 of 32
Judge — January 29, 1921 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases current Broadway productions circa the 1920s. The header presents three illustrated figures representing theatrical stereotypes—a soldier, a woman in modern dress, and a Mexican character—introducing featured shows. The content focuses on three productions: "Sally" (starring Marilynn Miller and Leon Errol), "Mary Rose" (by J.M. Barrie), and an unnamed third show featuring Ruth Chatterton and Tom Nesbit. The satire is gentle: it mocks Barrie's prudish Victorian theatrical language ("Barrie's terminology doesn't include 'the clinch'") while noting that his play "Mary Rose" actually depicts physical affection—illustrated by a photograph of actors embracing. The joke suggests that Barrie's supposedly proper fantasy play contains surprisingly modern romantic content. The page functions primarily as entertainment publicity rather than political satire, celebrating Broadway's contemporary offerings and performers.
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