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# George Jean Nathan - "Who's Who in Judge" This is a biographical profile of George Jean Nathan, a prominent dramatic critic. The text describes him as "the foremost dramatic critic in these United States," noting his roles at *Judge* magazine and *American Mercury*, and his association with H.L. Mencken. The profile is humorous rather than satirical—it uses jokes about Nathan's background (born in Fort Wayne, Indiana; attended Cornell and University of Bologna) and his career (he saw 4,987 poor plays before becoming a critic). The phrase about inventing the word "frankfurters" at Bologna appears to be playful exaggeration. This is essentially a comedic introduction of Nathan to *Judge*'s readership, celebrating his credentials as a theater critic through witty anecdotes rather than political satire.
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GEORGE JEAN NATHAN LEASE remain seated, ladies and gentlemen, while we introduce the boy wonder, George Jean Nathan, the fore- most dramatic critic in these United States (New York papers please copy), Dramatic Editor of JuDGE, co-editor of American Mercury along with H. L. Mencken, author, raconteur, man about town, and well known in all esoteric circles except the Algonquin. Mons. Nathan was born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., entered Cornell at the age of five or six, and not being satisfied with a mere A.B. tried the University of Bologna, Italy. It is probably in the latter institution that he began using the word “frank- furters.” Returning to New York he started going regularly to the heater and after seeing 4,987 poor plays, decided to be a ramatic critic. The rest is history. 87, No. 2252, December 27, 1924. Entere 1-Class Matter, Oct S#1, at the Post Otfice at New York City, N.Y, under Act of March 3, 1879, $5.00 a year Weekly and copyrighted 1924 by Leslie Judge Co, S. and Great’ Britain: as HH. Cooke, Pi Kendall Banning, Vice-President and Editorial Director ant Treasurer: 627 West 44d St., New ¥ For advertising rates a p ork: 2 Vanderbilt Avenue. € 225 North Michigan Avenue. comicbooks.com