Judge — November 19, 1921 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This illustration by Arthur Little depicts **Jack Hazard** as "the king of a tropical island" in the theatrical production "Tangerine" at the Casino in New York. The cartoon satirizes the show's plot through exaggerated caricature: Hazard sits enthroned amid a chaotic scene of dancing, flirting performers in various states of undress and theatrical costume. The style is typical of early 20th-century theatrical satire in *Judge* magazine—mocking both the show's exotic "island" setting and its loose moral atmosphere. The humor relies on the contrast between Hazard's dignified "king" pose and the absurdity surrounding him, suggesting the production prioritized spectacle and suggestive entertainment over serious dramaturgy. The elaborate costumes and exaggerated body language emphasize the theatrical excess being ridiculed.