Judge, 1925-04-18 · page 19 of 36
Judge — April 18, 1925 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine features theatrical reviews and entertainment humor typical of the 1920s era. The main cartoons are joke illustrations accompanying reviews of Broadway productions: "Is Zat So?" (starring Robert Armstrong and Jo Wallace) and "Lady, Be Good!" (with Walter Catlett and Kathlene Martyn). The "Is Zat So?" cartoon depicts a flirtatious exchange between a man and woman about their profiles—a mild romantic jest. The "Lady, Be Good!" cartoon presents a vaudeville-style joke: a setup-and-punchline about a "big hold up" (robbery) that's revealed to be a clothesline mishap rather than a crime—typical slapstick humor. The left column discusses George Jean Nathan's theatrical work, referencing his adaptations of Barrie plays and other productions. The satire is gentle—poking fun at contemporary theater, romance tropes, and wordplay rather than targeting specific political figures or social movements.
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