Judge, 1924-10-11 · page 6 of 36
Judge — October 11, 1924 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains theatrical satire and commentary. "Sitting Pretty" references contemporary theater personalities and Amendment Eighteen (Prohibition), mocking both the law and theater figures like Alfred E. Smith. The "Funnybones" humor references the Ku Klux Klan obliquely ("Klux robe"). The main cartoon "The toe dancer directs a stranger" shows two women in what appears to be backstage theater banter—satirizing chorus girls and theatrical hierarchy. "From the Wings" offers cynical observations about chorus girls, stage managers, and the theater world, including a Shakespeare reference. The accompanying illustration shows a dining scene with chorus girls and a man, likely satirizing theatrical social dynamics. "Scent Attire!" presents short comedic exchanges between chorus girls, highlighting romantic entanglement and theatrical gossip. The content reflects 1920s Jazz Age theater culture and social attitudes.
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From the Wings ‘SCs. wir the dance and off with the comedian.” Chorus girls are chorus girls whether they call them “Ladies of the Ensemble” or not. It’s a poor stage manager who can’t get a kick out of his chorus. “ There is a difference between chorus girls and chorus men. Who ever heard of one of the latter marrying a millionaire? There is no room in any chorus for any damsel who admits she has passed her twenty-first birthday. The scantier the costume the more * abundant the audience. That’s one epigram that Shakespeare missed. R. C. O’Brien Scant Attire! First Chorus Girl—I was wreathed in smiles when he called at my dress- ing-room last evening! Second Chorus Girl—Heavens! Suppose you had stopped smiling! The toe dancer directs a stranger. Sitting Pretty HYLLIS, though Jupiter shine in Orion And lions wed lambs, if I know what I mean, You still will find me and Sir W. Bryan Staunchly supporting amendment eighteen. Though they may martyr each inno- cent Anderson, Make it a penal offense to be dry, Canonize Alfred E, Smith and heap slanders on Volstead and Capper no whit will care I, No! Let the thinkers keep sounding their warning, Not one half inch from my stand will I squirm, For I bought a partnership yesterday normng In a well patronized bootlegging firm, H. Kay Lynn Funnybones Hush, little nightgown, don’t you Youd te a Kluz robe by and by. ‘Tuadge will pay 85 for cach one printed First Cuorus Girt—Who’s your stupid friend? Seconp Cuorvus Girnt—He’s not stupid. That’s the author of “Alcohol on the Human System,” and I’m hopin’ he'll loosen up any minute for a demonstration. || Pe iC ln a hs TIE | comicbooks.com