Life, 1925-07-30 · page 14 of 36
Life — July 30, 1925 — page 14: what you’re looking at
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**Top cartoon** depicts Jackie Cogan and Charlie Chaplin in "The Kid" (1921), captioned as an "all-star revival." This references the famous silent film's success. **"Sic Semper"** section compares news headlines from today versus fifty years ago, sardonically suggesting little fundamental change despite progress claims—a common satirical trope. **"The Seer"** column presents an optimistic businessman predicting industrial expansion in electricity, automobiles, aviation, and chemicals—reflecting 1920s economic boom mentality. **Lower cartoon** mocks film production delays, showing a movie set with the director unable to locate his "putees" (leg wrappings), humorously explaining why scenes are being held up. This satirizes Hollywood's operational inefficiencies and behind-the-scenes chaos.
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JACKIE COOGAN AND CHARLIE CHAPLIN GIVE AN ALL*STAR REVIVAL OF “THE KID.” Sic Semper To-day's News in Bricf RIME Wave Reaches Score Slain in Holdups. Divorce Menace to Nation, Rev. Smith. Thousands Landmark. Throngs Acclaim Opening of World's Largest Movie House. Voters Exhibit Lethargy; Per Cent. Register. “Conspiracy to Discredit Me,” Asserts Mayor. Height; Declares Old Mourn Passing of Only 21 Fifty Years Ago To-day Crime Wave Reaches Height; Slain in Holdup. One Divorce Menace to Nation, Declares Rev. Jones. Hundreds Mourn Old Landmark. Throngs Acclaim Opening of World's Largest Waxworks Exhibit Voters Exhibit Lethargy; only 96 Per Cent, Register. Passing of “Conspiracy to Discredit Me,” Asserts First Selectman, Tip Bliss. The Seer “THIS is the age of glorious oppor- tunity,” he said to the group around him. “The financial situation is excel- lent, with money fairly easy to obtain and trade brisk. We are on the eve of unprecedented expansion along many lines. Take electricity, for example. The manufacture of electrical goods— the radio and all that—is about to soar to unparalleled levels. Industrial chem- istry is another field in which one can be practically certain of success. Then there's the automobile trade, and hydro- electrical developments, commercial aviation—the whole realm of industry is just waiting for some one to go in and possess it. There are wonderful, miraculous opportunities all around us “Who is this prophet of a golden age?” I whispered to a bystander. “What does he do?” “Well, nothing—just at present,” said my informant, “but he’s trying to land a job as second assistant clerk in one of the bureaus over at City Hall.” WL J. Case Dismissed! MAGISTRATE: You are charged with shooting this motorist. Priso? Your Honor, I am a pedestrian and I shot him only in seli- defense. “WHAT'S THE IDEA OF HOLDING UP THIS SCENE?” “OH, THE DIRECTOR COULDN'T FIND HIS PUTTEES.” comicbooks.com