Life, 1923-03-22 · page 32 of 36
Life — March 22, 1923 — page 32: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment content**, not political satire. The dominant feature is a U.S. Shipping Board advertisement promoting affordable European travel ($495 for six weeks), listing government ships like the *George Washington* and *President Harding*. The right side contains **"The Silent Drama" movie reviews**—brief critiques of contemporary silent films. These reviews employ **light satire** typical of Life's entertainment coverage. For example, the review of *The Christian* mockingly suggests the film's real "message" is that producers will "gross $3,000,000, or bust"—satirizing Hollywood's commercial motivations disguised as artistic statements. The reviews reference popular actors of the era (Marion Davies, Leatrice Joy, Charlie Chaplin, Norma Talmadge) and directors like Marshall Neilan, reflecting what contemporary readers would have recognized as current cinema. The page contains **no political cartoons or caricatures**—it's a straightforward commercial and entertainment section.
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fora SixWeeks Trip to Europe IF you are planning a trip to Eu- rope, you can now have the vaca- tion of your life for only $495. Send the information blank below for your Government’s surprising new book- let, “Economy Trips to Europe,” which gives suggested itineraries for tours costing but $495, and shows you how to get a maximum return for your time and money spent a- broad. Don’t fail to write for this invaluable guide. Glorious Days on Government Ships The low rates on the swift, com- fortable “Cabin Ships” operated by the United States Lines make this six weeks trip practicable at $495. On these splendid vessels, a cabin passage to England is only $120— third-class $85. Next sailings of first class ships are: George Washington-April 14 President Roosevelt-April 21 President Harding - May 12 In addition to, this one of the famous cabin ships sails each Wednesday fi New York. SENSES BBO Write Today Matl the information blank today for the new booklet “Economy Trips to Europe,” and also for the handsomely illustrated booklet, showr= ing actual photographs of the Government ships that run to all parts of the world, No obligation, Send the information blank now! MATION BLANK ee SH A hoard Please send without obligation the U. S. Government literature describedabove. Lam considering a trip to Europe (], to The Orient (J, to South America [). If 1 godate will be about... My Name., a My Street No. or R.F.D., 2 State veeeeoen For information in regard t9 sailings address: United States Lines 45 Broadway New York City Agencies in principal cities Managing ators for UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD HE SILENT DRAMA 2 ) Recent Developments (9 & Hecen Poe (The regular Silent Drama department will be found on page 24) Minnie. First National—An interest- ing but none too coherent picture with a Cinderella theme. Marshall Neilan di- rected it in his usual spasmodic fashion, and Leatrice Joy gives a great deal to the principal réle. The White Flower. Paramount— Betty Compson wears a one-piece suit in a one-piece picture, Othello, Howells —Two of the finest German actors in a Shakespearian tragedy rendered still more tragic be- cause it is ineffably dull. The Hero. Preferred—A profound study of hero worship, in which it is proved that medals aren't everything. In all departments—acting, direction and photography—this picture is well above the average. Adam and Eva. Paramount—An amusing farce, featuring the pranks of Miss Marion Davies, the settings of Mr. Joseph Urban, and the bankroll of Mr. William Randolph Hearst. Down to the Sea in Ships. Hod- kinson.—The humble whale takes his place as a movie actor in a picture that deserves to be ranked among the truly great. Driven. Universal—A grim drama of the Southern mountains, with mother- love, moonshine and fratricidal strife. It is remarkably stirring. The Christian. Goldwyn—One of those movies with a “message”—the message being that its producers will gross $3,000,000, or bust. Java Head. Paramount.—Leatrice Joy impersonates a Manchu princess who is suddenly transported to Salem, Mass. She makes a beautiful job of it. The Voice from the Minaret. First National—Norma Talmadge and Eugene O’Brien fall under the passion- ate spell of the great desert, but don’t break any of the censorship laws. Fury. First National—A_ gruelling story of the bounding sea, which gives both Richard Barthelmess and Dorothy Gish a splendid opportunity to display their contrasted talents. The Pilgrim. First National—Char- lie Chaplin gives the highbrowed gentry another chance to “discover” him. For Review Next Week—“Adam’s Rib,” and “Mad Love.” MODERN LITERARY NOTE “Galoshes, the Magnificent.” —Cornell Widow. with the Only Girl AN “Old Town Canoe” means happiness for you and the only girl. 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