Judge, 1923-12-29 · page 14 of 37
Judge — December 29, 1923 — page 14: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a caricature page celebrating the Moscow Art Theater company during their American tour. Rather than satirical commentary, it's a humorous tribute: Barton draws 18 principal actors in exaggerated caricature style, emphasizing distinctive facial features—prominent noses, heavy brows, characteristic expressions—to create instantly recognizable portraits. The "Olympus" title playfully elevates these theatrical performers to godlike status, reflecting their celebrity status during this tour. The caricatures accompany each actor's name and their roles in major plays like *The Three Sisters*, *The Cherry Orchard*, and *The Brothers Karamazov*—all by Chekhov and Dostoevsky, canonical works that established the Moscow Art Theater's international reputation. For a modern reader: this represents how foreign theatrical companies were celebrated attractions in early 20th-century America, with prominent magazines like *Judge* featuring visual homages to distinguished visiting performers.
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DEITIES OF THE DRAMATIC OLYMPUS—by Ralph Barton Some of the principal players of the Moscow Art Theater, now on tour in America 1, ALEXANDER VISHNEVSKY, the Actor in “The Lower Depths”; 3. Vasstty Luzisky 4, Leontp M. Leontporr, as Dmitry in “The Brothers as*Masha in “The Three S 6. CONSTANTIN “Tvanoff”; 7. Atta Tarasova, as Grushenka in “The Brothers Kar: 8. Marta Uspenskaya, as Charlotta in “The Cherry Orcharc ERA PASHENNAYA, as Olg: fhe Three Sisters”; 10. Vassity Katcna- LOFF Dr. Stockmann in “An Enemy of the People’ - Ivan Mosk s Luka in “The Lower Der *; 12. Nikonar Ponce . as Trofimoff in Orchard DIA. Korenteva, as Trin - ree Sister: 14. Viapimirn Gripuntn, as Stuy i he Lady from the Provinces”; Yevoenta Rayevskaya, as Mrs. S a y of the People”; 16. Varvara BuLcakova, as Natalia in “The Three Sisters’ Lyorr Butcakorr, as Alyoshka in “The Lower Depths”; 18. Perer Baksueterr, as Vaska in “The Lower Depths.” y 12 comicbooks.com