Judge — March 20, 1926 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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hail ‘The Romance of the Flower pot’ asa comedy, a low piece of buffoonery and slap-stick? We made it with an ideal in our minds. We wanted to drive home an allegory proving that virtue is triumphant in other than theatrical performances. I gave it my best and it is hailed as a custard- pie throwing joke. Oh, if I only had kept my two-thirds share and scrap- ped the picture forever! Our pres- tige in the industry is ruined. Why did I not think of it? I, Henry Flubb, president of the Flower Pot Manufacturers’ Association, The Flower Pot Board of Trade, The Flower Pot Industrial Commission— I will see my carnest thespian efforts mocked at, laughed at and gradually we will lose our position. On every hand I will be a jest, a clown, comedian. Rather sacrifice m) 000, but keep my good nam know what Shakespeare said, Tobias, “A good name is But Tobias had just finished read- ing a telegram, which he handed to Henry Flubb. “Read it,” he grin- ned ou read it,” groaned Flubb. “TL suppose the president of The Little Eva Flower Pot Company has seen the picture and wants to rub it in.” Not by a long shot,” answered Tobias. zisten to this: Mr. Henry Flubb, Flubb Feature Film Company, New York City. Understand you have sold complete rights to film “The Romance of the Flower Pot” to J. Parker Wethersfield. Am requested to inform you that film will not be allowed in any moving pic- ture theaters as it is mere commercial propaganda masquerading under the | title of a comedy. Pictures that adver- lise or exploit a certain industry are not permitted to be shown. We are instructing Wethersfield to destroy film immediately. Natronat Boarp or Cexsorsuip.” A tear of gratitude trickled down Flubb’s face. Tobias discreetly withdrew. Henry Flubb furtively opened the middle drawer of his des From it he drew a picture of Sal Sayre on which was inscribed: “To ‘Hen’ Flubb—the screen’s great lover.” Silently, Henry Flubb tore the picture into small bits and cast them out of the window. Then he took a throat tablet, put on his gaiters, wrapped his muffler warmly about his throat and went home to his slippers, his smoking jacket and the evening paper. Guard against germs - this way / WITH the March wind come flying germs—and threatened infection. Make a gargle and mouthwash of Absorbine, Jr. your safe, sane and sensible protection. Just a few drops in water. Use it daily! Regularly! With this habit comes a sense of security. The magic bottle is a powerful antiseptic, Its ability to destroy germs is proven in laboratory tests. And for the smoker, a mouthwash and gargle that is cooling, cleansing and refreshing —and relieves throat irritation, Absorbine, Jr. stands guard in the medicine cabinet of every home where precaution is the watchword. W. F. Yousa, Inc. SURINGRIELD, Mass. THE ANTISEPTIC LINIMENT The latest and greatest boon to motorists—a folding mechanic for the tool kit! comicbooks.com