Life, 1918-11-07 · page 21 of 36
Life — November 7, 1918 — page 21: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine presents theater reviews alongside a single cartoon titled "If Thoughts Could Kill." The cartoon depicts a woman sitting at a desk surrounded by stacks of papers, appearing deeply frustrated or angry, with an explosive thought-cloud above her head containing what appears to be a chaotic crowd of figures. The cartoon satirizes the cognitive overload and mental stress of administrative or clerical work—likely referencing the growing female workforce in office settings during the early 20th century. The title's dark humor suggests that if her frustrated thoughts could materialize as violence, the consequences would be catastrophic. It's a commentary on workplace frustration and the psychological toll of tedious, paper-heavy labor, presented through the era's somewhat cynical comedic lens. The surrounding theater reviews are standard entertainment criticism unrelated to the cartoon.
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“LADIES FIRST” might perhaps have been called “ Lady First,” the lady int being Nora Bayes, and not first, but almost all the time, in new entertainment. She is inex- bly and energetically amusing from ing to end, in song, dance and fun being ably assisted by Mr. Fisher "LIFE? and a new comedian, named William Kent. The last named has invented an entirely new brand of stage jag, which is laughable and without sting. “Ladies st” is mostly Nora Bayes, which is the same as saying that it is mostly clever fun and music. The t. b. m. will please wake up and take notice. Metcalfe. £9) CONFIDENTIAL —"" Little Simplicity," by Young and Notice later. “Tiger, Tiger with Frances Notice later. “Sleeping Partners." by Sacha with Mii, Bo Warner.” Mono: but’ brilliant’ French comedy of nelor intrigue. oth." Be Calm, Camilla,” by Clare net, Notice later. roadhurst—" Ladies, First,” by Messrs, ne and Smithy with Nora Bayes, Sce ve no. —" Sinbad." Elaborate _ gitl-and- i¢ show with Al Jolson as the come- dan, Originally delighted the t. b. m, at the. Winter Garden. entral—"* Forever After,” by Mr, Owen with Miss Alice Brady. Sentimental Of the old-fasbioned kind brought up ate by the addition of war scenes. Freedom," by Messrs. Hind, "Neill. See above. han—" Head Over Heels," by Messrs. if and Kern, with Mitzi bead-lined. Cheery and melodious operetta giving ample coportunities fof the gamine abilities of the Cohan and Harris.—" Three Faces East.” by Mr. ALP. Kelly. Spy drama with absorb- ing mystery plot. Comedy.—* An Ideal Husband,” by Oscar Wide, The author's wit sprinkled through aristocratic eomedy of the later Victorian rt.—" Fiddlers Three," by Messrs. Dun- can and Johnstone. Charming comic operetta, very well done, Criterion —" Three Wise Fools,” by Messrs Smith and Golden, Notice later. Eltinge-—" Under_ Orders," by Mr. Berte nas, with Effie Shannon and Mr. Shelle Well acted “drama of the war with ly ‘two artists in the cast. Fmpire,—"The Saving Grace.” by Mr. Chambers, with Mr. Cyril, Maude. parlor comedy, not of the cleverest but well done. Forty-fourth Street—Mr. Robert. Mantel! repertory, beginning with “ Richelieu.” ¢ later. Forty-eighth Stree.—" The Big Chance,” by Messrs, Morris and Mack. Notice later. French,—Repertory of French plays by im- ‘orted company, Interesting to those who Know French and educational for those who don't. ton—"A § i by Bailey it Meaney. mpressive Cinderella comedy with the star at her sweetest. Y ghtnin’,” by Messrs, Winchell 1 and Frank Bacon, Diverting and well character comedy with its interest mnected with the divorce industry at Reno. Globe.—* The Canary " with Julia Sander n and Mr. Joseph Cawthorne, "Notice later. Greenwich Village —" The Better "Ole," by Messrs, Bairnsfather and Eliot. See above. Harris, —“The Riddle: Woman” with Mme. Kalich, See above. , Henry Miller’s.—" Perkins,” by Mr. Doug- las Murray. See above. Hippodrome. —“ Everything." Vaudeville features hitched up with spectacle and ballet. Hudson.— Friendly Enemies,” by Messrs, GUIDE Shipman and Hoffman, with Messrs, Mana and Bernard. Considerable fun and a little pathos based on the experiences in present conditions of American citizens born in Ger- many. Longacre." Nothing but Lies" with Mr. William Collier. Slender comedy m: vi laughable by the star and a well chosen co pany. Lyceum. —“ Daddies," by Mr. John L. Hobble. Very well staged comedy demon- strating that the French war orphan can humanize even the American bachelor. “The Unknown Purple," by 675 Messrs. West and Moore. Extremely orig: inal and well acted crime melodrama. Manhattan, al of “* The Auctioneer” avid Warfield, Notice later, farine Elliot's. — "Tea for Three,” by Megrue, An unusually ‘witty comedy of a sort usually imported because rarely turned out by American authors. Park.—Repertory of opera comigque by the Society of “American Singers, Would “have packed houses if Americans really cared for opera, Plymouth —Tolstoi’s “ Redemption” with Mr. John Barrymore. Picturesquely staged and well acted Russian drama of degencrncy with a distinguished performance by the star Republic.—" Where Poppies Bloom" Marjorie Rambeau. French tr with the present war as a backgr iS Seiwyn.—" Information, Please,” by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin, with the former as the star, Agreeable and well acted light Anglo- American comedy, s 5 Sometime,” by Young and Fi . Frivolous girl-and. music show of the customary kind, Thirty-ninth hs With = My Money,” by M. See above. Vanderbilt, — Hero,” by Messrs. Ditrichstein and Thomas, with the former in the title role. The domestic life of a popular actor divertingly pictured. Winter Garden.—" Passing Show of 1918." An energetic and gorgeous at! of a girl ic show to woo the t. b. m. from his woes and wortie: le drama d. AF THOUGHTS COULD KILL pt in the way comicbooks.com