Judge, 1928-04-07 · page 20 of 36
Judge — April 7, 1928 — page 20: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes a theatrical production of Alexandre Dumas's classic novel "The Three Musketeers." The cartoon features various theatrical figures discussing the show's design and casting. **Key figures identified:** - Reginald Owen (left), labeled as "The Cheero Champion" - Joseph Urban (center), the set designer, credited with the ornate castle set - Dennis King and Lester Allen (lower section), cast members - D'Artagnan character referenced (right) **The satire:** The joke centers on the theatrical production's attempt at grandeur—Urban's elaborate architectural set design—while the dialogue suggests the actors are more interested in comedic "corn flakes" appeal than dramatic authenticity. Characters discuss how d'Artagnan should look "romantic" and swashbuckling, but the overall tone mocks the gap between pretentious production design and lightweight entertainment value. The humor lies in this contrast between ambitious stage design and the lighter, more vaudeville-influenced performance the actors apparently deliver.
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