Judge, 1924-10-11 · page 3 of 36
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page: "Chorus Girls' Number - Judge Wants to Know" This page satirizes the theater world, particularly musical comedies and chorus girls' working conditions circa early 20th century. The headline poses rhetorical questions mocking various theater industry absurdities: ticket speculation, overpriced theater reviews, chorus girls earning only $40 weekly, and John Stratton's involvement with George White's "Scandals." The central cartoon depicts what appears to be a courtroom scene where a lawyer presents evidence to a judge, while "Dolly" responds dismissively: "Well, don't rub it in—we can't all have a legal mind!" The satire suggests chorus girls face legal/financial troubles they're unprepared to handle. Overall, the page critiques exploitation of chorus performers and theater industry corruption.
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operty of Seattle Public Libra: CHORUS GIRLS’ NUMBER JUDGE WANTS TO KNOW WHY all the best jokes in musical shows are taken from JuDGE. Ie WHY is a chorus man. SIH WHY Ziegfeld doesn’t stop glori- fying the American ticket speculator. WHY people will pay $6.60 a seat for a review and then kick if they’re overcharged ten cents by the butcher. Rall IF John Stratton would like a couple of good seats for George White’s “Scandals.” IF heaven will protect the work- ing (chorus) girl at $40 a week. Rad WHY Musical Comedies are called Musical. Balad HOW many theater critics have written good plays. Her Lawyrer—All this evidence of yours appears very stroightforward. Dotity—Well, don’t rub it in—we can’t all have a legal mind! comicbooks.com