Life, 1928-04-12 · page 10 of 42
Life — April 12, 1928 — page 10: what you’re looking at
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This page contains two distinct sections: **Top Cartoon ("One Redeeming Trait"):** Two women discuss actor Sydney Laflicker, debating his appearance and talent. One defends him despite his poor acting, noting he "has the softest, kindest eyes in the world." The satire mocks how audiences overlook mediocre performances based on physical attractiveness—a recurring critique of Hollywood's star system. **"Table d'Hôte Movies" Section:** A humorous article about better-class restaurants adopting cinema-themed dining, featuring conversations between patrons about where to eat and which movie theaters to visit afterward. The lower illustration shows a wedding scene, likely parodying elaborate film productions. The page satirizes both Hollywood's superficiality and the emerging trend of cinema influencing restaurant culture and social behavior in 1920s America.
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“Gotta dime fer a ham sandwich?” “No. “Gotta nickel fer a cuppa coffee?” “No.” “Huh! You're in a hell of a fix, ain'tcha?” Table d’Hote Movies HE better-class picture houses are gradually embracing the idea of serving coffee and little cakes in the foyers and lounges. Obviously this trend will affect cinema patron- age, and in many homes scenes like the following will take place: “Let's go over to the Bijou to- night. “What hav: they got?” “Minced ham sandwiches, choco- late ice cream, tea biscuits and Greta Garbo.” “Same old food! I’m getting tired of that place. Let's drop in at the Rialto. Anna was there last evening and they’re featuring salmon salad, cheese souffiée, coffee, buns and Mary Pickford.” “Nix on the Rialto! I had acute indigestion after the last picture we saw there. How about the Strand? Tom says they've got a swell bill this week. Sirloin steak, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, rice pudding and Douglas Fairbanks.” “O. K., let’s go. Hurry so we can make the first show while the steak too bad. We can’t go to the Strand. No, I haven't seen the picture. But my diet forbids red meat. So we'll have to go to the Rialto after all and try to enjoy the salmon salad, cheese souffiée, coffee, buns and Mary Pick- ford.” Arthur L. Lippmann. One Redeeming Trait “[™M so glad we came here to-night Leonard. Sydney la Flicker ig my favorite star!” That guy? prune.” “Oh, but I think he has the softest, kindest eyes in the world!” “Yeah; so has a cow.” “Look! Isn’t he marvelous in that gorgeous uniform?” “He looks like a third-rate bell- hop, and that's probably what he used to be.” “Oh, Leonard! Isn't that a shame! They're accusing him of being 1 traitor! Isn’t the way he acts crushed and sad simply wonderful?” “Humph! The director probably took away his scooter and building blocks to make him register that ex- pression.” “Now again,” “Looks dumber than ever, doesn't he?” “Why, Leonard! I think he looks ly bright!” Yeah! So do the brass lamps on a ten-year-old flivver. “Leonard! He's wearing a gray suit just like your: “By golly, it is, isn’t it? Well, picking out good snappy clothes is about the only thing these movie guys know how to do well.” Chet Johnson, He's an awful he's in civilian clothes THE proof of the petting is in the repeating. is still juicy, dear.” “.. .preceded by flower girls came the bride upon the arm of her father, ‘Bull’ Ktoztp, “Oh, I forgot something, and it’s former heavyweight wrestling champion.” comicbooks.com