Life — March 26, 1908 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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# Analysis This page discusses theatrical drama reviews, focusing on Mr. Otis Skinner's performances in plays including "Colonel Philippe Bridau" and "The Honor of the Family." The illustration captioned "ONE OF THE TEMPTATIONS OF A BIG CITY" depicts a well-dressed man in a top hat being approached by a woman on a street corner with posted notices. This appears to be social commentary on urban vice and moral temptation—likely referencing solicitation or street-level seduction that was a recognized urban social problem of the era. The text also addresses theater safety concerns, discussing fire exits and audience evacuation procedures following recent deadly theater fires in Boyerstown and Cleveland. The writer advocates for mandatory fire drills in theaters to prevent panic-related fatalities.