Judge, 1922-10-21 · page 10 of 36
Judge — October 21, 1922 — page 10: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Judge Magazine Theater Page Analysis This is a **theatrical promotion page**, not political satire. It features photographs and brief reviews of Broadway performers and productions from the 1920s era. The page showcases: - **Anne Bronaugh** in "Abie's Irish Rose" (a notable play about Irish-Jewish romance) - **Ann Pennington**, described as a "danseuse" (dancer) - **Ina Claire**, whom the magazine notes is a reliable theatrical draw - **Eddie Dowling and Edna Morn** in the musical "Sally, Irene and Mary" The humor is gentle and promotional rather than satirical. The only joke appears to be about Dowling playing a character named "Mary" in a show titled "Sally, Irene and Mary"—a light pun suggesting he's so associated with the female character that he *is* "Mary's." Judge magazine regularly featured theater coverage alongside its political cartoons, serving as entertainment and cultural commentary for its educated, urban readership interested in Broadway productions.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
HIS is charming little Anne Bronaugh, who is the rose in “Abie’s Irish Rose.” “Take up the Curtain” NN PENNINGTON, the sprightly little danseuse, who has endeared herself to us so fre- quently that we hope soon to see her again. jNA CLAIRE is getting to be a habit with us. One of our good habits. No theatrical season is complete without her. This year she is playing in “The Awful Truth" at the Henry Miller Theater. DDIE DOWLING and Edna Morn in “Sally, Irene and Mary. Edna is “Mary,” and Eddie, as you may have guessed, is “Mary’s.” ar cum of | mor tis grot phil toot bacl