Life, 1924-05-01 · page 23 of 40
Life — May 1, 1924 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is a **theater guide** listing Broadway shows and reviews, not a political cartoon. The only illustration is a fashion sketch titled "Jeanne Eagles in 'Rain'" (credited to artist Kahler), showing a woman in 1920s attire with a large hat and feathered wrap. The page catalogs current theatrical offerings organized by genre: "More or Less Serious" plays, "Comedy and Things Like That," and "Eye and Ear Entertainment" (musicals/revues). Notable shows listed include *Abie's Irish Rose*, *The Nervous Wreck*, and *The Swan*. Jeanne Eagles was a famous actress of the era—the illustration depicts contemporary fashion rather than satirizing a person or event. This appears to be standard entertainment journalism from the 1920s, helping readers navigate New York's theatrical season.
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