Judge, 1922-12-02 · page 16 of 36
Judge — December 2, 1922 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page promotes the 1922 silent film "The Young Rajah," directed by Philip Rosen and starring Rudolph Valentino. It's not political satire but entertainment coverage with comedic tone. The page mocks the film's melodramatic plot: Valentino plays an Indian prince overthrown by enemies, but recovers his throne through a magical spotlight revealing his future. Judge's humor targets the absurdity—a "baby spotlight" on his forehead supposedly guarantees success because he has "Harvard education, oodles of jools [jewels] and an American blonde beauty." The satire ridicules both the film's implausibility and Valentino's exotic "Rajah" persona that made him a major 1920s star. The closing line "all's swell that ends swell" mocks the convenient, unrealistic happy ending. This reflects Judge's typical approach: gentle mockery of popular culture rather than hard-hitting political commentary.
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Rodolph Valentino, the actingest Rajah on the screen Rodolph Valentino and Wanda Hawley. Wanda is the young lady who loves the young Rajah and who becomes the young Rajerina. he APE Philip Rosen, who directed the destinies of “The Young Rajah.” Valentino and Maude Wayne, a young deb with a flair for giving parties. HAT'S a throne among lovers? The Young Rajah is bounced by his enemies. But, with a baby spot- light on his forehead that shows up the future, he should worry. With a Harvard education, oodles of jools and an American blonde beauty, he returns to the throne, and all's swell that ends swell. comicbooks.com