Life, 1919-03-27 · page 25 of 44
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This page is primarily a **theatre review section** listing Broadway productions, not a political cartoon. The single illustration shows a comedic stage scene with the caption: "ALL RIGHT, I'LL PLAY THE PART OF THE COOK FOR A HUNDRED A WEEK." The manager responds: "THIS IS A STAGE COOK, NOT A REAL COOK." **The Joke:** An actor agrees to play a theatrical role of a cook for $100 weekly, but the manager clarifies this is pretend cooking for stage purposes—not actual cooking work. It's a pun playing on the actor's apparent misunderstanding of what the job entails. The surrounding text consists of brief reviews of current theatrical productions, including comedies, dramas, and musical shows performing in New York. The page reflects early 20th-century theatre culture and advertising practices typical of *Life* magazine during this era.
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