Judge, 1925-03-07 · page 19 of 36
Judge — March 7, 1925 — page 19: what you’re looking at
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This page reviews theatrical productions currently playing, presenting them through satirical commentary and illustrated scenes. **Content identified:** The main review discusses M. Trevelyan's play, criticizing it as overly wordy—using fifty words where ten would suffice. The critic praises its "good situations" and "wit" but complains the play becomes tedious and "gabby." He suggests the producer needed to "cut" excessive dialogue to improve it. **Other shows referenced:** - "Undercurrent" (featuring Harry Beresford, shown in the circular vignette with dialogue about reading a book) - "Pigs" (with Florence and Rosemary Hilton) - "Big Boy" (starring Al Jolson, shown in a scene with two figures, one appearing to be in blackface—reflecting Jolson's famous minstrel performances of that era) The page's humor targets theatrical excess and wordy playwriting, a common Judge complaint about contemporary stage productions.
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