Life, 1926-06-24 · page 22 of 41
Life — June 24, 1926 — page 22: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is a theatrical review section from Life magazine listing current Broadway shows and films. The main cartoon depicts a shocked father confronting his daughter about her revealing outfit—"silk underwear and a net dress." The satire targets 1920s social anxieties about modern youth fashion and morality. The "shocked dad" objecting to his daughter's scanty attire reflects genuine generational conflict of the Jazz Age, when shorter skirts, looser clothing, and "flapper" style represented rebellion against Victorian modesty standards. The daughter's retort ("which do you think I should leave off?") humorously captures youth defiance of parental authority—a recurring Life magazine theme mocking both conservative elders and modern youth culture. Below are theatrical listings for current Broadway productions and films, providing entertainment recommendations with brief critical notes.
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