Life, 1926-02-11 · page 23 of 40
Life — February 11, 1926 — page 23: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is a **Life magazine theater guide** from the 1920s listing current Broadway shows, with a nine-panel comic strip titled "The Lilies of the Field" at the bottom. The strip appears to be a **domestic humor comic** depicting everyday domestic scenes—likely showing a husband and wife in various household situations. The panels show figures in what seems to be apartments or homes, with the small cartoon style typical of 1920s comics. Without clear visual detail of specific characters or plot progression, the strip's humor likely derives from **marital or romantic misunderstandings**—common themes in 1920s comics. The title "The Lilies of the Field" suggests ironic contrast between the idealized, carefree image of lilies and the mundane realities of domestic life being satirized. The page itself is primarily a **theater listings reference**, with the comic strip serving as supplementary entertainment content typical of Life's mixed editorial format.
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