Judge, 1922-03-18 · page 17 of 36
Judge — March 18, 1922 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features three promotional photographs of female entertainers with accompanying jokes, typical of Judge's celebrity-focused content from the 1920s era. The humor relies on: 1. **Shirley Mason** (top left): A pun on "Mason" (Masonic degrees) suggesting she's "100 degrees"—slang for extremely attractive. 2. **Elma Hansen** (right): A dig at boxer Jack Dempsey, suggesting that when he performs at the Hippodrome theater, Hansen's dancing will distract him from his work—implying her beauty is irresistible. 3. **Dorothy Drew** (bottom left): States she's a reason the Greenwich Village Follies play to "Standing Room Only," crediting her as a draw. These aren't political cartoons but rather entertainment-focused jokes objectifying female performers. The page reflects 1920s attitudes toward women in theater and popular culture, using celebrity gossip and physical appearance as humor.
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by EDWARD THAYER Monrct We don’t know how many degrees th are ina Mason but we should say Shirley Mason was 100‘;! ! ! ti . | i, Photograph by MAVRICE GOLDBERG. When Jack Dempsey opens at the Hippo drome he's going to ave trouble keeping } his mind on his work with Elma Hansen t dancing around. } Photograph by ToRNELLO. Dorothy Drew is one of the rea sons why the Greenwich Villaze Follies play to Standing Room Only. comicbooks.com