Judge, 1921-09-10 · page 27 of 36
Judge — September 10, 1921 — page 27: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This satirical page mocks movie stars for their greed and mercenary nature. The headline "Movie Stars that Twinkle for Gold Coins that Tinkle" suggests these celebrities shine only for money. The top panel features actresses Rubye de Remer and Corinne Griffith in an indoor scene, captioned with complaints about their financial demands and vanity. The bottom panel references "The Cup of Life" (apparently a film starring Madeleine Bellamy) and "Hurricane Hutch" (likely a serial or action picture with Owen Moore). The satire appears to mock the melodramatic, overwrought nature of silent film plots alongside the stars' perceived greed. The overall message: Hollywood performers are vain, expensive, and care only about money rather than artistry—a common anti-celebrity sentiment of the silent film era.
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