Judge, 1923-02-03 · page 16 of 36
Judge — February 3, 1923 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page features H.A. Snow's wildlife film "Hunting Big Game With Gun and Camera," presenting African animals and hunting scenes. The content blends genuine wildlife documentation with light social satire. The satire targets wealthy fashion trends and leisure pursuits. References to "the Royces" (likely the Rolls-Royce automobile brand, symbolizing luxury) suggest that African animals—particularly zebras—become fashionable only after wealthy elites adopt them. The quip about "wide-striped Zebra" being "worn this season" mocks how the wealthy appropriate exotic wildlife as status symbols. Additional humor comes from the "one-lunged flivver" (flivver = cheap car, likely Model T Ford), presented as a comically unreliable vehicle for African hunting compared to luxury automobiles. The reference to "Chauve Souris" (a famous cabaret known for absurdist theater) and "wooden giraffes" suggests the film contains deliberately staged or comedic elements alongside genuine footage. Overall, the page satirizes both the exploitation of African wildlife and the conspicuous consumption of wealthy Americans.
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