Life — April 13, 1922 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Helen Hayes Profile This is a tribute page to actress Helen Hayes, featuring her portrait and a poem by Oliver Herford. The piece celebrates Hayes's career progression from child actress in Barrie's play (likely *Peter Pan*) to adult roles, specifically referencing her performance in "To the Ladies!" Herford's verse marks the passage of time—Hayes has "aged a bit" from her May-to-June youth into a mature performer who has "put away / All childish things." The satire gently mocks the transition while praising her retained qualities: romantic charm, witty satire, and refined artistry ("sweet tooth / And dullness wings"). This appears to be a celebratory feature rather than political satire, typical of *Life* magazine's theatrical coverage during the early 20th century.