Judge, 1925-06-27 · page 18 of 37
Judge — June 27, 1925 — page 18: what you’re looking at
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This page collects theatrical humor and critiques from George Jean Nathan, a prominent drama critic. The central article mocks playwright Robert J. Sherman, suggesting he spent an entire evening writing his play "Spooks" when it merely recycles tired mystery-play conventions—implying he could have carbon-copied existing works faster. The surrounding cartoon vignettes mock theatrical performances and actors: - **"Keith's"** jokes about talking to animals - **"The Gorilla"** references a gorilla act (likely vaudeville) - **"Tell Me More"** satirizes actress Emma Haig as stupid - **"Sky High"** insults an unnamed actress's appearance These are typical Judge satirical takes on Broadway and vaudeville performers of the era—biting commentary on shows' quality and entertainers' intelligence or looks. The humor relies on readers' familiarity with contemporary theatrical productions.
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Tail-enders by George Jean Nathan opert J. Suerman has ¥ . made a statement that The Gorilla he wrote his play. “If a gorilla comes in here “Spooks,” during one day and j I'll go through that door.” evening. Just why it took him “But there is no door there.” all that time is pretty hard to “TM make one!” make out. Perhaps he spent the evening making a carbon copy. There is nothing in “Spooks” that hasn't appeared in the thousand and one mystery plays that have preceded it. Any man with a good memory could have written it in half the time (Continued on page 39) “Tell Me More” “Sky High” Emma Haig—She's so “She's so homely — she dumb, she looks in a glass could sue her parents for with her eves shut to see damages!” how she looks when she’s sleeping! comicbooks.com