Judge — January 29, 1927 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theatrical satire sketches, likely from the 1920s-30s era. The top panel mocks high society—a woman fears her "disguise" will be recognized at what appears to be an exclusive event ("Queen High," possibly referencing a Broadway show). The middle panels depict romantic/social comedy: a man boasts of romance ("I played for Souza once"), while another scene shows someone complaining about "flies" being "too thick to eat out here." The bottom panel delivers political satire: a boat loaded with people of various nationalities (representing immigration) picks an Englishman, likely satirizing American immigration policy and the preference for Anglo-Saxon immigrants over others during a period of significant immigration debate. The overall message critiques both theatrical pretension and America's selective immigration attitudes.