Judge, 1922-09-09 · page 16 of 36
Judge — September 9, 1922 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page promotes **"Kempy,"** a theatrical comedy performed at the Belmont theater. The three photographs show cast members from the production: - **Elliott Nugent and Ruth Nugent** (top) portraying "troubled lovers" - **J.C. Nugent** (bottom right), the author/playwright, who also performs as "Dad" Bence The content is primarily **theatrical promotion** rather than political satire. Judge magazine regularly featured reviews and advertisements for Broadway productions alongside its satirical content. The text emphasizes the play's appeal—described as having "happy sentiment," "whimsicality," and "native humor." The joke appears to be a gentle family-themed one: J.C. Nugent wrote and starred in his own play alongside his talented children, making it a family affair. The phrase "Help yourself" suggests readers should enjoy an evening of entertainment with this talented theatrical family. This represents Judge's lighter, entertainment-focused content rather than its typical political commentary.
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Photographs by ABBE. Elliott Nugent and his sister, Ruth, as the troubled lovers at the Belmont (permanently) fo} fe} This delightful comedy has happy senti- < ment, and also is rich in whimsicality and native humor ILLEAALLEADEALLDADLALA DADA ADA ADALLELHELE LEADS SSEAAAHSSAALSE SESH 4S S444 4444 “Dad” Bence is played by the author, J. C. Nugent, who is also father of the other talented Nugents, Ruth and Elliott. An evening of certain pleasure is provided. Help yourself MELEE EDEL EEE SEE EE DELEFRE SEEFEE EEE EERE SPE EEEPPHOEESPPEPEEDE FEEL EEPEL TEER DEES PE re