Judge, 1924-08-09 · page 19 of 36
Judge — August 9, 1924 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases theatrical humor from the silent/early sound era, featuring jokes about three productions: **"Kid Boots"** stars Eddie Cantor (a famous vaudeville/film comedian). The ankle joke plays on 1920s fascination with women's legs—previously hidden by long skirts, now scandalized by shorter hemlines. **"I'll Say She Is"** features Julius Marx (likely Groucho Marx) and Lola Miles. Their exchange—"Have you ever been in love?" / "That's my business!" / "How's business?"—is rapid-fire wordplay typical of Marx Brothers comedy. **"Keep Kool"** contains a fashion gag: a model wants a weekend sport suit, but the joke suggests she needs only a hat—implying either minimal clothing or that fashion accessories matter more than actual garments. The humor reflects 1920s preoccupations: women's changing fashions, the popularity of vaudeville comedians transitioning to film, and the era's flirtatious comic sensibilities.
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She Is.” Julius—Have you ever been in love? “That’s my business!” “How’s business?” Eddie Cantor in “Kid Boots” “Hasn’t she a beautiful ankle?” “You don’t know the calf of it!” >. “Keep Kool” Model—She said she wanted a sport suit for a week-end. Ditto—All she needs is a hat! comicbooks.com