Life, 1925-10-22 · page 23 of 74
Life — October 22, 1925 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is a **theater review and entertainment listing** from Life magazine, typical of the 1920s era. It contains no political cartoons—only one small illustration. The single cartoon at bottom shows a scene "In Code" with the caption "What's he talking about? I don't know. He doesn't say." It depicts what appears to be a **silent film or pantomime scenario**—a social gathering where someone is speaking but remaining incomprehensible, likely satirizing the confusion of early sound films or the awkwardness of trying to understand someone in a noisy venue. The bulk of the page lists Broadway theater productions with brief reviews—comedies, musicals, and dramas. Notable mentions include *The Jazz Singer* (starring George Jessel) and *Rose-Marie*, reflecting popular 1925 entertainment. The tone is gossipy and casual, typical of Life's satirical approach to theater criticism of the period.
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