Life, 1918-09-26 · page 21 of 33
Life — September 26, 1918 — page 21: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page consists primarily of **theatre reviews and entertainment listings** rather than political cartoons. The single illustration shows a bedroom scene labeled "Methought I heard a voice cry, 'Sleep no more!'" — a reference to Shakespeare's *Macbeth*, depicting what appears to be a dramatic moment with a figure in bed and another looming above. The text reviews various Broadway productions and performers, including works by Sidney Drew, Owen Davis, and Al Jolson. There's a brief news item about **Nat C. Goodwin**, an actor who sued for libel fifty thousand dollars but withdrew the suit without recovery, settling for merely "the traditional six cents"—a satirical jab at a frivolous lawsuit. The page reflects early 20th-century theatrical culture and entertainment journalism, with no apparent political commentary. The "Sleep no more" caption appears to be a simple theatrical joke rather than social satire.
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