Judge, 1929-03-09 · page 25 of 36
Judge — March 9, 1929 — page 25: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Judge* magazine contains humorous observations about 1920s Hollywood celebrities and contains student-written jokes submitted from various colleges. The **"Hollywood Secrets"** section presents trivia and rumors about silent film stars like George Bancroft, Clara Bow, Joan Crawford, Nancy Carroll, Rin Tin Tin, and Anna May Wong—offering gossipy, often absurd "facts" to amuse readers familiar with these celebrities. The main **cartoon** (bottom center) shows two identical figures in plaid suits angrily gesticulating at each other with "GRRR-A!" sound effects. The caption explains this depicts "a man beside himself with rage"—a visual pun on the expression "beside oneself." The surrounding **student jokes** from colleges like Yale, Princeton, and Columbia use wordplay and logical absurdities typical of 1920s college humor. The satire targets celebrity gossip culture and demonstrates how magazines relied on recognizable entertainment figures to engage readers, while also showcasing contemporary college wit.
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