Judge, 1921-09-24 · page 27 of 36
Judge — September 24, 1921 — page 27: what you’re looking at
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This page features theatrical reviews/commentary rather than political satire. It showcases photographs of Broadway actors in contemporary plays: **Top left (circular):** John Drew, a prominent stage actor, is noted for his consistent "same old smile" as he stars in "The Circle," a comedy by Somerset Maugham. **Top right:** Edna Hibbard in "The Poppy God," holding her hip as the curtain falls—a noted theatrical moment. **Bottom:** Lolo Fisher and William Courtney in Roy Cooper Megrue's "Honors Are Even," described as a clever comedy-drama with sparkling dialogue and epigrams that audiences call "smart." **Bottom right:** A scene from "Getting Gertie's Garter," labeled a "typical Broadway farce." The page's humor is light—poking gentle fun at theater conventions, actors' mannerisms, and the types of comedies popular with 1920s Broadway audiences. It's primarily entertainment coverage rather than social or political commentary.
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