Life — March 9, 1922 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Helen Menken in "Drifting" This page features a portrait and poem reviewing actress Helen Menken's performance in a drama called "Drifting." The poem praises the production as an exciting thriller with "wild romantic stuff," featuring Shanghai settings, action sequences, and dramatic intrigue. The reviewer particularly commends Menken's "radiant smile" and stage presence, suggesting her performance and charm could captivate audiences. The tone is enthusiastically positive—the poem uses vivid language ("joy," "bold," "wild") to convey the drama's entertainment value and Menken's appeal as a leading actress in this theatrical production. This appears to be standard theatrical criticism/promotion from Life magazine's entertainment coverage.