Life, 1922-11-23 · page 34 of 36
Life — November 23, 1922 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page is primarily **advertising and satirical commentary** rather than political cartoons. The main content is a humorous essay about New York's theatrical district by J.K.M., which presents theater as a "temple" with Florenz Ziegfeld as its "deity," show girls as its profit, and weary businessmen as worshippers. The satire mocks theatrical priorities, listing essentials in this order: silk stockings, show girls, ponies, press agents—with "singers and dancers" coming only later, and actual dramatic productions being optional and risky. The piece cynically suggests substituting a tea wagon and pistol for legitimate drama. A secondary feature, "Their Favorite Quotations," humorously attributes famous literary quotes to contemporary figures (Volstead, Rockefeller, Clemenceau, Edison) with punning rewrites—suggesting these public figures are more defined by money, power, and personality than ideals. The remainder is hotel and luxury travel advertising typical of 1920s Life magazine.
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