Judge, 1922-07-29 · page 11 of 36
Judge — July 29, 1922 — page 11: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# The Follies 1922 This page showcases theatrical acts and performances from the Ziegfeld Follies of 1922. The top image depicts "Lace Land," featuring chorus girls in costumes made of luminous electric light bulbs—a novelty effect highlighting the spectacular stage technology of the era. Below are vignettes of featured performers: Jimmy Nervo and Teddy Knox performing a slow-motion burlesque; Gallagher and Shean (a popular comedy duo); and dancer Gilda Grey. The Will Rogers portrait likely refers to the famous entertainer and social commentator appearing in the production. The "burnt cork" reference to Gilda Grey indicates blackface performance—a deeply offensive but common theatrical practice in 1920s entertainment that modern audiences would find shocking and unacceptable.
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