Judge, 1922-06-24 · page 17 of 37
Judge — June 24, 1922 — page 17: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes the Ziegfeld Follies, a famous Broadway revue known for featuring glamorous women. The two photographs show performers from the show—Lillian Lorraine (top) and Marjorie Chapin (bottom). The humor centers on a double meaning: Flo Ziegfeld advertises the Follies as "Glorifying the American Girl," but comedian Will Rogers quips that Ziegfeld is actually "exposing her" instead—a play on words referencing both the Follies' famous bare-midriff costumes and the idea of revealing/exposing performers. The title "Two Queens for a Full House" is a poker reference, suggesting these women are the prize attractions. The page mocks both Ziegfeld's marketing and the era's sexual display in entertainment, presenting it as the true draw rather than any genuine artistic merit. It's typical Judge magazine satire of theatrical showmanship and publicity.
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Two Queens fora Full House LILLIAN LORRAINE may be doing her daily dozen, and then again she may be scratching a mosquito bite; but whatever it is, you will have to admit she’s in fine shape for it. Photo by Epwarp THayer Monrog, Photo by Asst. FLo ZIEGFELD advertises this year’s Follies as “Glori- fying the American Girl”; and Will Rogers says, “Well, I don’t know about that, but he certainly is exposing her!” This has noth- ing to do with Marjorie Chapin except that she’s one of the “ex- ”