Judge, 1926-05-22 · page 23 of 36
Judge — May 22, 1926 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page reviews current films (circa 1920s based on titles like "Ben-Hur" and "The Big Parade"). William Morris Haughton critiques whether movie actresses should abandon careers for romance and domesticity—a central cultural debate of the era. The main cartoon illustrates a car crash with the caption "Cor—He-ey! How long has this been going on!"—likely satirizing Hollywood's scandal culture and reckless behavior. The text focuses on Clara Bow's character in an unnamed film who chooses a mountain cabin over Broadway luxury. Haughton uses this to argue sarcastically that motion picture actresses are foolish: they abandon sophisticated city life for romance, yet the fact that Bow's character nearly accepts shallow inducements (a fork, promises of Broadway) proves actresses lack judgment. The implicit critique: these women are too easily swayed by both glamour and rustic sentimentality, undermining their credibility. The satire targets both Hollywood's romantic narratives and the actresses themselves as frivolous.
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