Life — April 29, 1909 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page discusses theatrical reviews, primarily focusing on "The Happy Marriage" and "Going Some," Broadway productions. The central image shows **Miss Doris Keane** in a dramatic pose from "The Happy Marriage," depicting a female character meant to provoke antagonism from male audience members. The text critiques the play's characterization, noting the female lead is deliberately designed to be unlikeable and argumentative. The reviews discuss various performers and their comedic abilities. A small cartoon at bottom-left appears to show crude figures in a comedic scenario, likely illustrating physical humor or slapstick comedy—common in early 20th-century theatrical criticism. The page is primarily **theater criticism rather than political satire**, focusing on Broadway entertainment quality and character development in contemporary plays.