Life, 1925-07-30 · page 33 of 36
Life — July 30, 1925 — page 33: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page primarily contains **film reviews** ("The Silent Drama") critiquing contemporary movies, alongside **advertisements**. The main visual advertisement shows a whale or large fish, illustrating the copyline "what a whale of a difference just a few cents make"—a product comparison ad using hyperbole for emphasis. Below that, the **Louvain Library Fund** solicitation references America's post-WWI commitment to restore Belgium's Louvain University library, destroyed during the war. The phrase "crosses row on row" alludes to the famous war poem, appealing to American patriotism and remembrance of soldiers who died in France. The **Albright Tooth Brush ad** emphasizes price-point variations (25¢, 35¢, 45¢), supporting the "few cents make a difference" theme. A smaller **Harper's Magazine investment advisory** warns against investment fraud—reflecting 1920s concerns about financial safety and encouraging readers to seek professional guidance. The page reflects typical 1920s magazine content: entertainment criticism, patriotic fundraising, consumer goods, and financial caution.
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THE SILENT DRAMA Recent Developments — (The regular Silent Drama department will be found on paye 26) Smooth as Silk. A fast crook melodrama, with Evelyn Brent. Lost—A Wife. Adolphe Menjou d Greta Nissen in an extremely nusing comedy of fractured romance. Grounds for Divorc The same type of comedy—but this time it is not extremely amusing. Douglas Fairbanks as the pressible son of that gay, irre- This is one pping picture that can to all and sundry. The Manicure Girl. Another Cin- derella story, just about as dull as usual. Siege. The difficulties of a young girl who tries to storm the stern and ruckbound coast of New England. How Baxter Butted In. Matt M and Dorothy Devore in a com- edy that ranges from pretty good to pretty terrible. The White Monkey. Barbara La Marr and others fail to make any sense ot this Galsworthy story. Paths to Paradise. A tempestuous farce, with Raymond Griffith—well worth your while. Are Parents People? Not much of a ste but one that is played and di- rected with perfect finesse. The Desert Flower. Colleen Moore in a series of excessively ppish aks. I'll Show You the Town. A even comedy, with the stalwart Re Denny sadly miscast as a college pro- fessor. Old Home Week. Thomas Meighan, George Ade, a small town and a busted il_boom. The Little French Girl. Uncon- vincing characters in artificial situa- tions. Grass. Real characters in real life. Or ererererereserer eer er er® Guard Against Fraud BORE investing your surplus funds take the precaution against loss by seeking the expert and conservative advice of your local or investment banker, who will gladly serve you. Eliminate the Risk In Investments For, after all, good investment opportuni- ties predominate. Caution, Care, Investi- gation will reveal safe and profitable channels for your surplus funds. incial Article that appea: gust issue of Harper’ Magazine will help solve your in- vestment problems. Form the habit of reading the financia: article in every issue. You will find them profitable. All advertisements care- fully censored. HARPER'S MAGAZINE 49 East 33rd Street, New York, N. Y. foe y 4 > a B 7 a a | x what a whale of a diiference Just a few cents make The Louvain Library Amexica promised the Belgian people the restoration of the Louvain Library. That pledge should be redeemed in time for the new Library to be presented, free from all dragging debt, at the ap- proaching five hundredth anniversary of Ak tim! ALBRIGAT TOOTH BRUSH the founding of Louvain University— a proof of our friendship and a worthy memorial to America’s sons who remain under “the crosses row on row” of the battle-fields of France. National truly Won't you help make it good? honor is involved. A PRODUCT OF RUBBERSET CO. LARGE Co}! 4) sreniciee as 45¢ 25¢ SMALL 35¢ medium ‘O. BUY IT IN THE RED BOX comicbooks.com