Life, 1922-12-07 · page 70 of 80
Life — December 7, 1922 — page 70: what you’re looking at
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This page features a column reviewing contemporary silent films, alongside period advertisements. The reviews use sharp, witty criticism typical of Life magazine's satirical voice. Notable reviews include barbs at famous stars: D.W. Griffith is said to have "relaxed his dignity" making a lowbrow mystery; Rudolph Valentino's vehicle is criticized as unworthy of him; and Gloria Swanson's "eyelids look just about the same as ever" despite new gowns. Jackie Coogan receives genuine praise. The tone is irreverent—dismissing some films as "hokum" while acknowledging entertainment value for uncritical audiences. A witty poem about gift-giving concludes the page, humorously tracking a relationship's progression from poetry to checking accounts. The advertisements (corsets, dress linings, dandruff remedies) reflect 1920s women's consumer culture. This is primarily a review/advertisement page rather than political satire.
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