Life, 1921-11-24 · page 5 of 34
Life — November 24, 1921 — page 5: what you’re looking at
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This page celebrates actress **Lynn Fontanne** with a portrait sketch and a tribute poem by **Dorothy Parker**, a prominent satirist and critic of the era. The poem, addressed to "Dulcy," references Fontanne's theatrical role in a play called *Dulcy* (likely a comedy). Parker praises Fontanne as a "Queen of all the old ones"—suggesting she's a leading actress—and commends her wit and stage presence ("sparkling jest"). The reference to "Dulcy's bromides" and her ability to entertain indicates the character was comedic, possibly known for witty one-liners. This appears to be a **Life magazine feature celebrating a successful theatrical performer**, typical of how the publication promoted Broadway talent to its readers.
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right Life Pub. Co. Lynn Fontanne Dee take our gratitude. All your words are gold ones, Mistress of-the platitude, Queen of all the old ones. You, at last, are something new ’Neath the theatre’s dame. I'd Mention to the cosmos, you Swing a wicked bromide. Heroines we've known, to date, Scattered scintillations (Courtesy the Wilde estate) Through their conversations. Polished line and sparkling jest— They've provided plenty. Dulcy’s bromides brought us rest,— Dulcy far niente. “Dorothy Parker. comicbooks.com