Life, 1926-08-26 · page 13 of 41
Life — August 26, 1926 — page 13: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains two distinct sections: **"Hollywood Idyl" (left):** A humorous dialogue between two industry figures discussing Hollywood business. References include mentions of working for "Golfarb's," being a "production manager at Colossal," and figures like "Jesse Lasky" and "Louis B. Mayer"—all real early film industry executives. The satire mocks Hollywood's commercial culture and the casual, transactional nature of entertainment business dealings. **"Scenic Wonders of the Countryside" (right):** A comic strip showing cars driving past roadside attractions and billboards, satirizing the emerging American motorist culture and commercial tourism of the 1920s. **"The Red Man's Week":** A brief satirical column about Native Americans depicted through stereotyped scenarios, reflecting the period's problematic racial attitudes. The overall page reflects Life magazine's satirical commentary on contemporary American consumer culture and entertainment.
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Hollywood Idyl “JELLO, Moe.” H “Hello, Joe.” “How's the wife?” “We're all washed up. Gettin’ a next month. Dinja hear , whasa diff anyhow? You workin’ ?”” “Nope. Not since I was scenario editor at Goldfarb’s. You?” “Nope. Not since I was produc- tion manager at Colossal.” “Ain't this a tough business!” “Baby, ain’t it just!” “Got anything lined up?” “Yeah. I'm waitin’ for a break over at Cosmic.” “So? I'm expectin’ a buzz from Lavish any time now. Big jack if I Moe, I wancha to come out yacht soon.” “Aw right, Joe, and you gotta come out to my new place in Beverly Hills.” issen, Moe, couldja spare——?"” “S'help me, God, Joe, I was just gonna hit you for a piece o’ change myself.” “Well, aw right, I just thought maybe you could spare it.” “Nope. I'm glad I'm eatin’ regu- lar these days.” “Boy, ain't this a tough business!” “I don’t mean maybe!” “Well, Jesse Lasky just sent for me so I gotta be goin’.” “Well, I gotta appointment with Louis Mayer at noon, too.” “See you some more soon.” “Ring me up some time.” “So long, Moe.” “So long, Joe.” Robert Lord. The Brute F and She had just finished a round of golf. “What do you think of my golf?” asked She, i “T haven't seen you play yet,” said le. “Why, I have just played eighteen holes with you!” “Oh! was that golf? « JELL, little light,” said the 7 carriage horse to the candle, I guess we represent the powers that used to be!” Jy en OW HELL BAR t, Setlinh Good Candy ‘SMITHS EVE LOTION IAT oF me Comet nT GOAT HUT G-- ‘Gree YOUR CHILD MORE CHOCOLATE ECLAIR'S TOPLAY WITH aan Gaememrs oe, TARE MORE OF TOURS PHOTOGRAPH OF THD SCEWERY } 7’ LAN ) fei f@) A i? Ce Ee | O— Oak JO SCENIC WONDERS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE AS THE WEEK-END MOTORIST SEES THEM. The Red Man’s Week UNDAY—To church in new se- dan. Does thirty-six holes at Country Club. Home to new wig- wam on best lot in town. Monday—Out to location, stop- ping at dry cleaner’s for feathers. Shot by Tom Mix. Photographed in full paint granting honorary title of “Chief Cheese-Face” to Congress- man Morey. Tuesday—Out to location, stiff from unaccustomed horseback riding. Shot by movie Custer. Poses for news reel initiating Assistant Secre- tary of State into tribe. Wednesday—Put to flight by U. S. Cavalry when burning log-fort was about to surrender. Chased twenty miles. Home by train. Snapped giving Henry Ford first rites in Order of Sachems. Thursday—Signs contract for new oil leases. Takes nap. Friday—Shot by Hoot Gibson, along with thirty others, Confers war bonnet on Mr. I. Goldfish, President, “Maudlin Movies, Inc.” Saturday — Overslecps, and is driven to location barely in time to be stabbed and thrown down a bank by Buck Jones. Dances “Rain Dance” for returning Florida Tin- Can Tourists. Receives Marion Davies and ten other stars into tribe for benefit ‘of Sunday rotogravure sections. Stanley Jones. comicbooks.com