Judge, 1923-01-27 · page 16 of 36
Judge — January 27, 1923 — page 16: what you’re looking at
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This page reviews a silent film starring Gloria Swanson and Antonio Moreno. The plot involves an American woman (Natalie Chester, daughter of a wealthy Kentucky horse-breeder) who travels to Argentina, where she meets Manuel La Tassa, a local man involved in politics. Manuel becomes appointed ambassador to the United States, and Natalie returns with him as his wife. The satirical angle appears to target romantic entanglements between American women and foreign men of questionable character—Manuel "doesn't play straight with politics." The humor lies in the irony of an American woman using her influence to help an ethically dubious foreigner gain diplomatic status. The page emphasizes Swanson's costume and glamorous appearance rather than plot substance, typical of Judge's film commentary during the silent era. The supporting cast included Antonio Moreno and Geno Corrado.
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