Life, 1925-10-15 · page 29 of 36
Life — October 15, 1925 — page 29: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment reviews**, not political satire. The top section reviews silent films—including works by famous directors like Erich von Stroheim and notable stars (Gloria Swanson, Lon Chaney, Douglas Fairbanks). The reviewer's tone is casual and dismissive toward some films ("I don't know why I keep on mentioning this"). The main cartoon depicts a devastated post-WWI village. A traveler asks if destruction came from a cyclone; a grief-stricken native reveals the village was actually destroyed because "the college team won a football game." **The satire**: This jokes darkly about American priorities—suggesting that college football generates such passionate, destructive fan behavior that it rivals natural disasters. It's social commentary on Americans' obsession with collegiate sports, presenting it as almost comically disproportionate to actual wartime devastation. The remaining content includes book and product advertising (Burberrys overcoats, Mothersill's seasickness remedy), typical of 1920s magazine layouts.
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(FAME SILENT DRAMA’) et, Recent Developments jC QS 4 (The regular Silent Drama depart- ment will be found on page 24.) The Merry Widow. As directed by Von Stroheim and played by John Gilbert, this may be classed as_sure- fire stuff, The Coast of Folly. Gloria Swan- son may be a marquise and all that, bot. Siegfried. A magnificent German peetacle, based on the old Norse . “The Gold Rush. I don’t know why I keep on mentioning this. Shore Leave. Just a real good comedy of the U. S. Navy, with Rich- urd Barthelmess at his best. The Phantom of the Opera. Very exciting, if you don’t stop to wonder what it’s all about. Sally of the Sawdust. No. The Wanderer. William Collier, Ir, gives one of the fine performances of the year as the Prodigal Son. The Trouble with Wives. Re- sealing a remarkably smart director in the onsen of Malcolm St. Clair. The Unholy Three. Lon Chaney ud others in the best mystery melo- drama since “Cali; Don Q. A swift, sure-footed and thoroughly engaging romantic melo- drama, with Douglas Fairbanks. R. B.S. t Py ‘bl ished Clhe first novel in three, years by the author of IF WINTER COMES ONE INCREASING PURPOSE A.S.M. HUTCHINSON > $2.00 wherever books are sold LITTLE.BROWN & Co. Publishers, C(SVERCOATS de- signed and tailored in London, England, by Burberrys invariably set the standard throughout the world for the correct attire of a gentleman. Their extreme light weight and great warmth set a further standard of comfort which none can approach. Dealers in every important city in the United States and Canada. For the name of your local dealer write to BURBERRYS, LT. 14 East 38th Se. New York City Oy Appeinanens The Cost of Victory Tue village was devastated. ings were demolished, were torn up. The people were timidly venturing from the caves in which they had sought refuge. Homeless apd dispirited. these unfor- tunates. about searcely able to realize their loss. Build- trees were up- rooted, streets wandered aimlessly, A traveler came to this scene of mis- touched: “Was he asked a native. ” replied the man, with tears in his eyes. “The college team won a football game.” ery. He was deer it a cyclone?” Soonex or later every woman reaches the stage in life where she regrets not having smiled back at the handsome man who tried to flirt with her that day on the train. ‘over the mountain or into the valley below a myriad of fascinating scenes unfold to your view—if you are able to enjoy them. The sway of the train means train.sickness—(nausea) to many, Mothersill’s stops Train, Car and Sea Sickness at once, giving perfect eqmfort on your trip. 736.8 $1.30 at Drug Stores 6 ‘or direct on receipt of Price The Mothersill Remedy Co., New Vouk comicbooks.com