Judge, 1928-07-07 · page 33 of 36
Judge — July 7, 1928 — page 33: what you’re looking at
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This page satirizes theater awards through mock "Pulitzer-Nathan awards"—a humorous invention critiquing both Broadway performances and theater-going experiences. The judges award absurd categories: worst ticket-taker service, most ridiculous casting choices, and poorest acting performances by established actors. Notable targets appear to include Eva Le Gallienne (mocked for her interpretation of Hedda Gabler) and Lionel Atwill (criticized for acting in specific productions). The accompanying cartoon, "Emotional Moments in the Life of a Flapper," depicts a young woman offering a cigarette (Murad brand) to a golfer after she's picked up his ball—a lighthearted scenario about flapper social behavior and product placement. The page also includes unrelated advertisements and humorous quotes about transportation and Turkish baths. Overall, it's period satire of 1920s theater culture and social manners.
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