Judge, 1926-03-06 · page 5 of 36
Judge — March 6, 1926 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of Judge Magazine Page This page contains theater satire and humor definitions rather than political commentary. The "Precautionary Measures" joke references a theater fire hazard—seven firemen are positioned in a house because of excessive paper stockpiled inside, creating a fire risk. The central illustration depicts flamboyantly-dressed theater performers (likely showgirls or revue dancers in top hats) amid dramatic rain or water spray, captioned as a "Stage Hand" from a Follies production wishing for theatrical work. The "Theater Classifications" section humorously defines different theater types (Revue, Burlesque, Variety, Musical Comedy, Legitimate, Art, Movie theaters) through satirical comparisons about actors and play quality. The "Def (and Dumb) Initiations of a Playgoer" provides insider theater terminology mockingly, while the bottom "Krazy Cracks" section offers brief joke definitions. This is entertainment-focused satire, not political commentary.
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L Precautionary Measures First Nighter (between the acts)— Why have they got seven firemen in the house to-night instead of just one? Second Grave Digger — Because there’s so much paper in the house! FUNNYBOVES, When better bodies are built, Flo Zeigfeld will exploit them. ‘Uudge pays $5 for each one printed Theater Classifications R= Tueater — Where the American girl is glorified. Burlesque Theater—Where the American censor is horrified. Variety Theater—Where the same jokes are told every week by different actors. Musical Comedy Theater—Where the same jokes are told every week by the same actors. egitimate Theater—Where bad ys are done with good actors. Art Theater—Where good plays are done with bad actors. Movie Theater—Where everything is done without actors. c.C. sae H, the old and thrilling dramas, that at one time pleased our gran’mas Are the musical extravaganzas that we see to-day; But the present-day production will not suffer such destruction, It’s destroyed within a fortnight and becomes a photoplay. “Egad, Sadie, your Bernhardt imi- tation is pretty flat.” “So's your old Mansfield!” Srace Hanp (at “Follies”)—Golly, I wish I could get a night off so’s T could take in a show! Def (and Dumb) Initions of a Playgoer ASS® Oaxter—A ticket with a hole in it large enough to permit ‘one to pass freely through. A Wow—Every show twenty-four hours. before it opens. A Flop—The same show twenty- four hours later. An Artistie Success—One which moves from theater to theater, four moves being a minimum for a win. Sure Fire—Red-hot mammas in a lot of flimsy material. Hokum—Pretty thick stuff used for chinking up the sinking vehicle. Prologue—Amusement for the ushers, till the audience arrives. First Act—For the benefit of Aunt Martha who always helps open the theater. Entrée Act—Smoke screen. Second Act—Entertainment for those returning from their ninety thirty bicarbonate of soda. Third Act—Exit march for critics. Bedroom Farce—See sure fire. Final Curtain—Time for Agnes to lose her lipstick, gloves, ermine wrap, overshoes, handkerchief and vanity, and I my temper. Carroll “Well lobby darned!” comicbooks.com