Life, 1922-03-30 · page 9 of 34
Life — March 30, 1922 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from *Life* magazine features a portrait of **Mary Nash**, an actress, accompanied by a poem titled "In 'Captain Applejack.'" The text is a romantic tribute written by **George S. Chappell**, expressing admiration for Nash's performance and beauty. The poem uses theatrical language ("Were I acting in your play!") and compliments her charm, suggesting she could improve an actor's career prospects. This appears to be **fan mail or admiration verse** rather than satire—a common *Life* magazine feature celebrating stage performers of the era. The piece celebrates Nash's talent and attractiveness without apparent mockery or political commentary. It reflects early 20th-century theatrical culture and the magazine's practice of featuring popular entertainers.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
gute trol yre ue, 00, AY I, dear Miss Nash, proclaim In this rather public place, How you set my heart aflame, How you make my motor race? May I, indiscreetly, add— That my ardor you may see— Even when you turn out bad, Mary, you look good to me? Mary Nash In “Captain Applejack” Ambrose, though he talked a lot, Turned away, poor soul, at last. One might know that he would not Bind his future to your past. What a different tale to tell, Were I acting in your play! Friends say I act rather well; Try me out some matinée. George S. Chappell. comicbooks.com