Life, 1922-09-14 · page 4 of 40
Life — September 14, 1922 — page 4: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising** for Life Publishing Company's "Theatre Number" special issue (October 5, 1922). The top illustration shows silhouetted theatrical figures—cherubs or cupids with theatrical props (masks, instruments)—representing the theatrical/entertainment theme of this special edition. The page lists an "all-star cast" of performers including Marc Connelly, George Chappell, and Oliver Herford, with credits for scenery, costumes, and trained animals, indicating this was a theatrical production or entertainment-focused issue. The "What the Newspapers Say" section quotes positive reviews from the *New York Times*, *New Republic*, and others praising the publication. The bottom contains a mail-order coupon and an urgent notice encouraging readers to purchase copies immediately at newsstands, warning against delays and panicked buying—possibly referencing post-WWI supply concerns.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY prefents LIFE’S THEATRE NUMBER for one week only, beginning Thurfday, October Fifth, 1922 Book and lyrics by E. S. MARTIN ROBERT BENCHLEY and DOROTHY PARKER ALL-STAR CAST, including: MARC CONNELLY, GEORGE CHAPPELL, OLIVER HERFORD, ROBERT SHERWOOD, LEO MARSH, H. W. HANEMANN, JAMES K. McGUINNESS, etc. Scenery and Coftumes by c. D. GIBSON, WALLACE MORGAN, C. F. PETERS and J. R. SHAVER Curtain dy W. T. BENDA Trained Animals:dy T. S. SULLIVANT Typewriter ufed dy DOROTHY PARKER furnifhed dy American Radiator Company WHAT THE NEWS PAPERS SAY “Well, well, well!”’ —New York Times “*This is significant’’ —The New Republic “*T believe that U. S. Steel is a good investment” “Tf it’s worth doing at all, it’s worth doing well’’ —C. M. Schwab —Dr. Frank Crane IMPORTANT NOTICE — Look around now and choose the nearest news-stand. In case you want a copy, RUN, do not walk, to that stand and place your order. Avoid any suggestion of a panic. NO ADVANCE IN PRICES MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION « LIFE PUBLISHING CO. 598 Madison Avenue New York CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE Address........ INTERMISSIONS OFS “uB}240.4 [0Z*1$ ‘Ppoury *1$ Aq poyueduiossy 31 AjUO, poog *s9quinyy oneayy oy) Surpnpsuy ‘s20ueWII0;39g OT 03 NOA sapPU IPL sy L AULVAHL dA comicbooks.com