Judge, 1921-04-23 · page 21 of 32
Judge — April 23, 1921 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features theatrical commentary on contemporary Broadway productions. It highlights scenes from "Romance," a comedy by Edward Sheldon running at the Playhouse in New York, showcasing performers like Doris Keane and A.E. Anson. The satirical element mocks theatrical conventions: one caption jokes that a character named Collenette shouldn't be called by her Christian name (unlike Shakespeare or Dante), while another quips that a waitress character demonstrates proper tipping etiquette. A final jab at "Blue Eyes"—described as a "near-musical show"—suggests that even performer Lew Fields' wit and humor cannot salvage it. The overall tone is light mockery of Broadway's pretensions and formulaic productions of the era, typical of Judge's theatrical commentary for sophisticated readers.
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