Judge, 1927-01-08 · page 21 of 36
Judge — January 8, 1927 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is primarily a **film advertisement**, not political satire. It promotes Johnny Hines, a silent-film comedian, and his new picture "Stepping Along" (distributed by First National Pictures). The page advertises Hines as "The American family's favorite laugh provider," listing his previous film successes ("Burn 'Em Up Barnes," "Early Bird," etc.). The advertisement emphasizes his appeal as family-friendly entertainment featuring "rousing, clean fun" and "uproarious comedy." The smaller vignettes surrounding Hines's portrait showcase character types from his films—various comic personas wearing different hats and costumes. The film itself is described as "a delightful comedy romance" set in New York's East Side and Broadway, with Hines playing "a peppery politician who grafts a thousand laughs." This represents typical 1920s film promotion in Judge magazine, targeting the broadest possible audience by promising wholesome entertainment and star appeal—not satire or political commentary.
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A i ze EARLY BIRD" ‘Now for his Greatest! The American family’s favorite laugh pro- vider—that’s Johnny Hines. > q Rousing, clean fun for all whose , hearts are young! Millions have delighted in the distinttive Johnny Hines brand of film entertainment —uproarious comedy, rapid-fire ‘thrill youth’s winning spirit—all warmed by the, inimitable Johnny Hines smile! And now all who saw “Burn ’Em Up Barnes,” “Sure Fire Flint,” “Conductor 1492,” “Speed Spook,” “Early Bird,” "The Crackerjack,” “Little Johnny Jones,” “The Live Wire,” “Rainbow Riley,” or The Brown Derby” will flock to see his latest and best —''Stepping Along.” A delightful comedy romance of New York’s East Side and Broadway's stageland, with Johnny as a peppery politician who grafts a thousand laughs. It’s coming soon to all leading theatres..:. Make a date now to see it! k Kout ‘of “Going to the Movies” ay National Picture comicbooks.com