Judge — April 19, 1924 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a literary essay about Sarah Bernhardt, the famous French actress. The text discusses her legendary status and mystique, noting that despite her aging and mortality, critics treated her as an infallible dramatic authority. The small illustration labeled "DADDY GOOSE RHYMES" appears to be an unrelated children's nursery rhyme feature (a common Judge magazine section), showing figures in what looks like a bedroom or domestic scene. The essay itself is biographical commentary rather than political satire—examining how Bernhardt's reputation had become almost mythical in theater criticism, even as she aged. The author suggests contemporary critics should evaluate drama more objectively rather than deferring to Bernhardt's legendary status.