Judge — March 13, 1926 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page collects humor derived from stage performances, credited to cartoonists Jack Hilbert and Coefy Everridge. The top panel shows two well-dressed gentlemen in top hats discussing theatrical matters. Below are three separate gags: one about a debt collector demanding payment for "cover charge," another featuring a woman waiting for her coffee during what appears to be a romantic encounter, and a third depicting two people discussing whether they've met a particular woman before ("that wasn't no lady"). The humor relies on observational comedy about dating, money troubles, and social awkwardness—typical vaudeville and stage-comedy fare. The "blue serge suit" reference likely alludes to common theatrical costume elements. These are brief, punchy jokes extracted from full theatrical productions for Judge magazine's readers.