Life, 1924-11-20 · page 23 of 40
Life — November 20, 1924 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a **theater listings and reviews page** from *Life* magazine, a satirical publication. The main cartoon depicts **Louis Wolheim in "What Price Glory?"**—a famous 1924 anti-war play about American soldiers in World War I. Wolheim, a respected character actor, appears as a gruff, heavyset military figure, capturing the play's unflinching portrayal of war's brutality and soldiers' experiences. The page predominantly lists Broadway productions of the era, mixed with brief critical commentary. Shows range from serious dramas (*Rain*, *Desire Under the Elms*) to comedies and musicals featuring contemporary stars like Eddie Cantor, the Marx Brothers, and Florence Mills. The right sidebar contains "Statistics from Wembley"—absurdist facts about the British Wembley Exhibition, a humorous touch typical of *Life*'s satirical approach, ending with the definition: "EVIDENTLY an expert is a man who isn't."
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