Judge — November 14, 1925 — page 33: what you’re looking at

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) Judging the Shows (Continued from page 14) attor and actress who play the réles are allowed so to exaggerate the amorous monkey business, however, that they get a laugh rather than whatever it was they had their minds on getting. Anyway, these elabo- rate scenes of seduction no longer startle the jakes as they used to. They have lost their theatrical kick along with the living pictures, mechanical horse races, imitations of Eddie Foy and silk souvenir pro- grams - ¢ 'Eak Sisters,” by Lynn Star- ling, isn’t a good play, as good plays go, but it is a darn funny one, as funny ones go. And if you want to get nasty about it and argue that any play that is a darn funny one must be a good one, too, it’ll be all right with me. The play itself, nevertheless, isn’t anything that is going to make my friend, Prof. Clayton Hamilton, go off on another year’s lecture tour; it is as full of holes, from the profes- sorial point of view, as Edward Pay- son Weston’s socks. But many of its lines and some of its episodes are pretty sure to extract some emi- nently fine guffaws out of you. That is, if you laugh at the kind of stuff I laugh at. In the present instance, this stuff is of a low, ribald nature— not at all the kind of thing a dignified and respectable dramatic critic is supposed to laugh at—but the blue blood of the horselaugh flows in its veins, The theme of the picnic wears Oom Paul whiskers: it deals with the familiar unmasking of a pious hypo- crite. Starling has simply taken the venerable hokum and snickered it into a good show. Of course, you may not agree with me, but then, neither does any other kind of lobster. SIH A dented skull, the bone of which was two inches thick, has been tound in America, It probably belonged to an unsuccessful crossword enthu- siast who kept bothering people for words, —London Opinion org Press Interviewer—How did you | acquire your fortune? Poet—At a single stroke. “Of your pen?” “No; of my paralytic uncle.” —Answers Its Purpose “Who invented the hole in the doughnut?” “Oh, some fresh air fiend, I sup- pose.” —American Legion | ~When I Told Them Learned Music Without a Teacher ‘OU could have heard a pin drop in the room! I had just finished playing Rubinsteins “Melody in F.” My friends were actually dum- founded. At last I was the center of attraction instead of a mere on- eo It was just like a dream come true “Why, you didn’t know a single thing about music not so long ago, Bob”— “How in the world did you ever do it?” A note of half envy, half admiration crept into their voices after they had re- covered from the unexpected surprise which I had just furnished. “Yes,” said Jim, “What sort of trick have you played on us—I thought you weren’t musically inclined.” “Oh, he’s been taking lessons for years and has kept it a secret”’—fol- lowed Betty and Sue in rapid-fire suc- cession. ‘You can’t fool us though, vou never learned to play that well without a teach- er.” They were all wrong though. At first I didn't believe it was possible to learn music by mail. I laughed for I thought I needed special “‘talent.” But, thanks to a startling, new, sim- plified method, I soon discovered my mistake. It was simple as A-B-C, and actual FUN learning. Each new lesson was bet- Pick Your Instrument "Cello Harmony and ter and easier than the last. Everything about them ‘was go simple that a child of eight could understand it. It was great fun—actually as fascinating as learning a new game. And I al- ways played real notes and catchy tunes. No tricks, puzzles or makeshifts of any kind. Now I can play any piece of music—classi- cal or jazz—and Play real notes! I never have to refuse when [I'm called upon to en’ 3 Now my life is just a Joyous round of gay parties and admiring friends. Send for Our Free Booklet and Demonstration Lesson To see how you, too, can quickly teach yourself to be an accomplished musician pave at home—through this very same wonder- method which has already shown 350,000 ple how to play their favorite instrument— let us send you our interesting Free Booklet and a valuable Demonstration Lesson: Free. Forget that old-fashioned idea that you “talent Just read the list of to play fusic will do the rest. And bear in mind, no matter which instrument you choose the cost in each case will be the same—just a few cents aday, Special offer now open to limited num- ber of new students. So write at once. In- struments supplied when needed, cash or credit. U. S. School of Music, 211 Brunswick Build- ing, New York City. Po-- n-nonane U. S. School of Music 211 Brunswick Building, New York City Please send ine your free book, “Music Lessons in Your Own Home,” with introduction by Dr. Frank Crane, {ilustrated folder, and particulars of your special offer. I am interested in the following course: JUDGE, 027 west 434 Street, New York. You're on. CUT if OUT for JUDGE T’ve cut it out and want JUDGE for myself. ($5.00 for 52 weeks’ subscription. $1.00 for 10 weeks’ subscription. comicbooks.com