Life, 1904-03-10 · page 13 of 20
Life — March 10, 1904 — page 13: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine contains theatrical reviews and satirical commentary on early 1900s New York theater and politics. **The Main Cartoon** depicts two men in conversation—one in a checkered suit (identified by caption as "Harry") and another in a coat. The caption references Harry "keeping up" his father's factory business and mentions the father "encourages the men," suggesting workplace dynamics or labor relations humor. **The Political Reference** appears in "An Echo from the Past," discussing Governor Odell meeting with Senator Platt about Republican leadership in New York State. The cryptic exchange—when asked if Platt leads Republicans, Odell replies "Me too"—suggests backstage political maneuvering or power struggles within the Republican Party that readers would have recognized from contemporary politics. **Theater Reviews** at page bottom list contemporary Broadway productions, indicating *Life*'s cultural coverage alongside satire. The page satirizes both theatrical pretension and political ambition typical of Gilded Age New York society.
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fortunes of Srbastian and Cesario held ely the attention of the youthful audi- If children must witness entertain- nt for adults, it would seem that ¢ Was better food for their grow- ing intellects than musical comedy and other Tenderloin shows, ce Shakespe: ESSRS. WE SLDS, any to AROAND FI ave taken their entire com the P. coust, At eu the price of admission from the usual one 1a hall, even at- ct the price of ad erve order. and y raised ar to two dollars a tempting to coll from the policemen sent to pre This rouses the News of that city to state that the } tly charged adollar and a half for the privilege of look- ing at Lillian Russell and one dollar for the rest of the show. In New York we don’t analyze that two dollars and a half as as they do in California. Metcalfe. ission ew closely LIFE'S CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE TO THE THEATRES. Belasco. Sweet Kitty Beliatra.’ Hens terta Crosman in pretty play elaborately mounted, Broadcay, "Tne Yankee Consul.” Very tuany comle opera, Criterion.— Zangwii's “Merely Mary Ann.” Romantic comedy, with Mtss Eleanor Robson de- lightful tn the title part. Daly's.—" Twelfth Night,” with Edith Wynne Matthison as Viola, See opposite. Evptre.—Augustus Thomas'a “The Other Girl.” Agreeably presented, clever comedy of contemporaneous life. Garden —* The Secret of Polichinelle.* Senu- mental light comedy, well done, Garrick. Last week of Annie Rassell n ** Mice and Men." Funuy and reasonably faithful to life. Herald Square.—* The Girl from Kas Sam Bernard's laughable depiction of the © brated Hoggenheimer. Hudson.—Rovert Edeson tn Middle wetght American com Mr. Ranson's Foil ay. Knickertocker.—Forbes Robertson in * Ham- let." Lycevm.—"The Admirable Crichton.” Typt- cal Rarrle play aattrizing British altruism Lyric.—-Witton Lackase in dramatization of Norris's ©The Crude melodrama with one sat pal scene Majestic." Babes in Toland." TMerbert music and Mitchell staging, Melodious and amusing. New Amsterdam,—Richard Mansfeld tn “ Ivan Terribie.” + Saroy.—" Kames™ and “Th acrament of Judas.* Interesting double bill, with Mr. Kyrie Reltew as the star. m Wallack’s.—“ The Connty Chairman.’ Laugh- able skit on American politics by George Ade. Well done. “HELLO, HARRY, KEEPING CP YOUR PATHER'S BUSINESS, Ft! JUST ComING omy ve MAKE ENCOURAGES TUE MEN, An Echo from the Past. XOVERNOR ODELL had come down to New York to look over the field. “It is rumored that Senator Platt is still the Republican leader in New York State," we remarked. “Me too,” he replied, with a strange smile. A POINT OP GOING TUROvGH THE SHOPS EVERY MORNING. It Realizing that we might have touched upon a delicate subject, we hastily departed. A WOMAN may think her husband a failure, but marriage, never. TS= girl we all like knows nothing of love, but is willing to learn, comicbooks.com