Judge, 1921-02-19 · page 23 of 32
Judge — February 19, 1921 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This page from Judge magazine reviews three Broadway productions circa 1920. It's not satirical but rather entertainment coverage featuring theatrical scenes. The top image shows a scene from "Wake Up, Jonathan!" at the Henry Miller Theatre, where actress Mrs. Fiske must choose between money (represented by her husband, played by Charles Dalton) and romantic sentiment (represented by Howard Lang, described as "an old-time lover"). The joke is that money wins—a commentary on practical materialism over romance. Below are two other productions: "The Passing Show of 1920" featuring Helen Mellette, and "Dear Me" at the Republic with Grace La Rue and Hale Hamilton. These are straightforward theater reviews praising the performers and plays as popular, charming entertainment. The page represents Judge's coverage of contemporary Broadway hits for its metropolitan readership.
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Mrs. Fiske is pleasing her fine metropolitan following in “Wake Up, Jonathan!” at the Henry Miller Theatre. In this scene she is called to decide in favor of money, represented by her husband, 1 played by Charles Dalton, on the left, or of poetic sentiment, 1 represented by Howard Lang, an old-time lover. And money wins. No wonder "The Passing Show of 1920” is popular, with such Here are Grace La Rue and Hale Hamilton, mainsprings charmer as Helen Mellette to of the joy in “Dear Me,” a clean and cheering comedy compel admiration. at the Republic. comicbooks.com