Life, 1922-03-16 · page 11 of 34
Life — March 16, 1922 — page 11: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine features a portrait sketch of actress **Laurette Taylor**, accompanied by a poem by **George S. Chappell** titled "In 'The National Anthem.'" The poem is a congratulatory tribute to Taylor on her theatrical success. It references her "rising star" and early career ("Sweet Peg!"), praising her costumes and stage presence. The final lines suggest she's in a recent play where she performs jazz-influenced material ("almost jazz your soul away"), and the speaker urges her to retain her charm and youthful spirit ("that lovely April look of Peg's"). This appears to be a straightforward celebrity tribute rather than political satire—a common *Life* magazine feature celebrating prominent entertainers of the era.
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Ww m,— n of e he that ht— cape , af and way, t to ind been rec- hief sible Laurette Taylor In “The National Anthem” IDEY Miss Laurette, you've traveled far And proved your worth in many parts Since first we hailed your rising star, As Peg of many thousand hearts. Sweet Peg! How clearly I recall Your bundles and your garments plain, And then, most wonderful of all, Your April-smile, of sun and rain! And though in this, your latest play, You seek a rather speedy crowd And almost jazz your soul away, And life is harsh and crude and loud, Thank heaven, amid these social dregs My reminiscent heart still sees That lovely April look of Peg'’s— Don't lose it, please, Miss Taylor, please! George S. Chappell comicbooks.com