Life, 1927-05-26 · page 36 of 39
Life — May 26, 1927 — page 36: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page mixes advertisements with humor pieces typical of 1920s *Life* magazine. The main satirical content is "Thoughts of a Girl at the Movies"—a stream-of-consciousness monologue capturing a young woman's scattered attention while watching a film. She references contemporary silent-film stars (Pearl Swoon, Doris Kenyon, Milton Sills) and complains about movie conventions: raucous comedies, credits listing crew, other patrons kicking seats. The piece gently mocks both cinema conventions and female moviegoers' romantic escapism. The reference to "Jewish gentlemen" in credits appears to acknowledge—without comment—the visible prominence of Jewish professionals in early Hollywood. The small sidebar ad for "Neet" (a hair-removal cream) humorously links to the piece, advertising feminine grooming as essential to attracting "masculine orbs." Other content includes a mild pun ("Gambling or Gamboling"), a deaf-lady joke, and observations on labor specialization—all light, period-typical humor. The *Pocket Ben* watch ad and *Hobson* tailor advertisement are straightforward commercial pitches.
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Life PocketGen A sturdy dependable watch OUR time is valu- able; you want to be prompt; you need a watch you can depend on. Pocket Ben tells the truth about starting time, meal-time, bed-time. Carry him wherever you go. He’s as sturdy as he’s good-looking. Pocket Ben is Big Ben’s little brother. ‘‘Westclox”’ on his dial stands for good time-keeping. Sold everywhere for $1.50. With luminous night dial $2.25. WESTERN CLOCK COMPANY La Salle, Illinois ————— Thoughts of a Girl at the Movies *M dying to see this thing “Twin Bedouins” by that Pearl Swoon person who writes all those delight- ful things about ks I wish they wouldn’t have these raucous comedies all the time I like something ro- mantic thank heavens that’s over gosh why do they bother to list all | these Jewish gentlemen before they put on the picture who gives a darn about who did the photography or anything gee I adore Doris Kenyon lots of people have told me I look something like her Milton Sills is | kind of intriguing-looking I wonder if they really like to neck cach other that way necking is getting sort of embarrassing the way they do it in the movies it’s so life-like it em- barrasses me wonder why men kiss you that way starting on your lips and sort of skidding all over your face funny but I like it gosh I must have missed something I don’t get this part here at all I forget whether he’s still supposed to be with that other man in that oasis effect or whether he’s there thank heavens I won't have to bother about remem- bering because here he comes in the harem window this ought to be good that woman in back of me she keeps poking me with her foot I wonder why they have those poison- ous openings between the backs and seats of movie-theatre chairs people are alw putting their toes through them and poking you gosh I think this picture is rather a flat tire any- ways guess I'll wake up Tommy and ma him take me somewhceres to dance.... Lloyd Mayer. Revived n deaf lady found herself sit- ting beside a surgeon at? dint She asked hould I call you Dr. or Mr. T——?”" I me what you like, madam,” he replied, and added, genially: “Some of my friends call me an old fool.” “Ah,” she rejoined, not hearing cor- rectly what he said, but anxious to be pleasant, “those are know you intimately —London Daily Chronicle. the people who Specialization Launpny-worens, we read, need dif- ferent temperaments according to the departments in which they are em- ployed. An expert. collar-crinkler, for instance, might lack the dash necessary in the shirt-ripping room.—Puach. Ovt in the land of corn and pork, where a cob in the jug makes a pretty good cork, and they don't pitch hay with a garden fork—that's the place for a Summer White House.—Detroit News. **Gambling or Gamboling— It’s all the same with Arabella, But believe you me, she’s one little heavy date that won’t gamble with her make. up. She’s always a treat for any masculine orbs.’” Keeping that school. girl complexion is only a part of the job of looking top hole, It takes Neet to put on the finish- ing touch. Neet, you know, is the cream that does such wonders in remov- ing hair from arms, underarms and legs. It’s got_shaving knocked for the count of ten because it’s easy to use and it positively puts the brake on the further growth of hair. Get wise, you Arabellas, to Neet.. The drug store around the corner carries it, Testa tube. You'll be delighted. = << When in London, call and see ¢ Hobson—tailor to. many fa- mous men. A Hobson suit, the logical development of five ¥ generations of quality tailor- % ing. expresses the strength and dignity of a man of position. § q For 130 years the Hobson family } has been at 6, Gracechurch Strect. gf Mr. H. S. Hobson has written a book, * London's Cradle” describ- ing the antiquities of Roman and Mediaeval London. This will willingly be sent to you free on application. BPAAAAKAAARAAED ESTABLISHED 1796 Five Generations of One Family &_GRACECHURCH ST. LONDON E.c.5.~ ENG comicbooks.com