Judge, 1927-03-19 · page 26 of 36
Judge — March 19, 1927 — page 26: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising** with one theatre review sidebar. The main cartoon (right) depicts a cyclist colliding with a streetcar numbered 686, with the caption "Other way on the car, sir, please." The humor is visual slapstick: the cyclist's confusion about which direction to travel results in a comedic crash—a straightforward gag requiring no historical context. The left side contains cigarette and hair-product advertisements typical of the era, plus a "Krazy Wacks" word-game feature. The substantial text block reviews a theatrical production, "A Lady in Love," by performer Dorrance Davis. The critic acknowledges Davis attempts capturing Restoration-era comedy (like Congreve's) but judges his effort as "a bad Restoration comedy"—competent but mediocre, marred by cheapness. The satire targets Davis's artistic pretension: attempting high theatrical standards while falling short. **Modern context:** The piece reflects early-20th-century theatre criticism standards and attitudes toward period comedy adaptation.
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