Judge — July 30, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a satirical portrait drawn by Leo Mielziner of **Montague Glass**, labeled "Head of the House of Glass." The accompanying caption quotes: "Montague Glass is in his heaven, all's right with the stage." Glass appears to have been a theatrical figure of significance during this Judge magazine period. The caricature emphasizes his distinctive features—prominent nose, receding hairline, and thick-framed glasses—in Mielziner's characteristic style. The satire likely comments on Glass's success or influence in theater, with the ironic invocation of Browning's "God's in his heaven" suggesting either genuine acclaim or mocking exaggeration of his self-satisfaction. Without additional context about Glass's specific theatrical role or controversies during this era, the precise satirical intent remains unclear, though the theatrical subject matter is evident.