Judge, 1922-05-20 · page 17 of 36
Judge — May 20, 1922 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page celebrates George M. Cohan and his daughter Georgette in the film "Madeleine and the Movies." The satirical headline plays on Cohan's patriotic persona: born on July 4th, he's positioned as quintessentially American—a "nephew of Uncle Sam." The text references Cohan's famous WWI song "Over There," which the American Expeditionary Forces marched to during the war. The satire is gentle: it mockingly acknowledges Cohan's self-proclaimed "100 per cent. Americanism" and his flag-waving while suggesting this patriotic branding is somewhat self-serving, yet legitimate given his genuine contributions to war morale. Georgette, described as playing with "real charm" and "sincerity," benefits from her father's theatrical reputation. The page functions as entertainment industry promotion dressed in patriotic language—typical of Judge magazine's blend of celebrity coverage and social commentary.
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Georgette Cohan In adeleine and the Movies,” written by her ver- satile father, Miss Cohan plays with real charm, giv- ing to the highly amusing comedy a delightful sincer- ity. Frank Hallin and George M. Cohan in “Madeleine and the Movies.” A YANKEE DOODLE DANDY G SORGE M. COHAN, born on July 4, near the cradle of American Independence, has proved himself a nephew of Uncle Sam. He has waved the flag a bit; but who has a better right? The inspiration of his “Over There,” to which the A. E. F. marched while those at home were singing it, was legitimate; and Cohan has made good his boast of 100 per cent. Americanism. George M. and Georgette Cohan comicbooks.com