Judge, 1921-01-29 · page 29 of 32
Judge — January 29, 1921 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **theatre and film reviews** with advertising, not political satire. The main cartoon ("Judge at the Play") celebrates theatre's moral function: it praises a play for "lifting" a depressed friend "out of his gloomy thoughts" and exposing him "to the constant merriment of this wholesome comedy." The piece argues theatre is valuable because it can improve people's emotional and spiritual states through laughter and entertainment. The "What's What in the Theatres" section lists current Broadway shows with brief critical reviews. Notable is a reference to "The Champion"—apparently a popular film—and a mention that the **Collector of Internal Revenue Edwards** is fighting theatre "ticket sharks" (scalpers who resell tickets at inflated prices). The advertisements include **Deans Mentholated Cough Drops** and a song-writing service. This reflects 1921 commercial culture and the period's concern with patent medicines.
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