Judge — June 7, 1924 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine page satirizes a theatrical convention by presenting it as a political one. The "Swanson Sisters" are nominated for "President and Vice-President" in a stage production of "Vogues" at the Shubert Theatre, with voting results (253½ votes) displayed like actual convention balloting. The satire conflates theatrical conventions (gatherings of performers/shows) with political party conventions, treating actresses' costumes and performances as if they were political candidates. The detailed voting notation—including "1 delegate absent" and "4 delegates not voting"—parodies the formal procedures of real political conventions. This is a lighthearted joke about the theatrical world's self-importance, presenting a fashion/vaudeville show as though it were a serious political event worthy of convention-style voting and reporting.