Life, 1926-05-20 · page 7 of 44
Life — May 20, 1926 — page 7: what you’re looking at
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This page from *Life* magazine satirizes two social phenomena: **"Came Envy"** section mocks the aspirational behavior of picture-folk (likely referring to silent film celebrities). The satire targets their perceived arrogance—their ostentatious displays of fur coats, royal diamonds, and expensive automobiles. The critique suggests they're using "personal appearances" at theaters to manipulate audiences and secure fan mail and autograph requests. **"Down Through the Ages"** cartoon illustrates how human vanity persists across history—showing a progression of figures from antiquity to modern times, all apparently seeking attention at what appears to be a public structure or monument. Both pieces target contemporary celebrity culture and human nature's timeless appetite for status and recognition, with particular jabs at the nascent film industry's influence on American social values.
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