Judge, 1921-09-10 · page 16 of 36
Judge — September 10, 1921 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features a portrait labeled "Among Those Pleasant—John Golden" drawn from life by Leo Mielziner. The accompanying text references Golden's superstitions, particularly about lightning never striking twice in the same place. It mentions he has "caused 'Lightnin'" to strike over eight times a week for four years at New York's Gaiety Theatre. This appears to be a humorous profile of theatrical producer/playwright John Golden, playing on the irony that despite his superstitions about lightning, his production "Lightnin'" achieved remarkable longevity and frequent performances. The satire mocks both Golden's superstitious beliefs and celebrates his theatrical success. The reference directs readers to an article on the opposite page for full context.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
AmonG Tuose Pi SUPERSTITION. HE HAS SHOVED THAT OLD ADAGE WITH HIS JOVIAL TOUCH HE HAS CAUSED ‘LIGHTNIN ‘| HEATRE.” (See articl> on oppo ge.)