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Life — May 3, 1928 — page 39: Life, 1928-05-03

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This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than political commentary or satire. The dominant feature is a **Glostora hair product advertisement** with photographs showing five male head profiles demonstrating various hairstyles. The ad copy emphasizes grooming standards for men of the era—promoting a product that keeps hair "neat, rich-looking and orderly" without the artificial appearance of competing products. This reflects 1920s masculine ideals valuing refined, natural-looking grooming. The left column contains theater reviews (the "Confidential Guide" continued from page 36), discussing Broadway shows and performances—standard entertainment criticism for Life magazine's readership. Below is a Hotel Belmont advertisement emphasizing hospitality and service, plus a smaller "Drive Yourself in Europe" touring advertisement. There is **no political cartoon or satirical content** visible on this page. It functions as a typical magazine layout mixing editorial theater reviews with commercial advertising.

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Confidential Guide (Continued from page 36) 's Husband. Playhouse—R. E. Sher- ltt, Settle comedy, with family and national woltices cleverly handled by a timid little Ki ey completely steals your heart away. Yoong a8 His Majesty. Family. ata ran-bat stage folk in genuine human eotcy. Exciting entertainment with tears and ineghter. nnons of Broadw pint, itr nth a Broad Bel show by the Gleasons. Yolpone. Guild—Robust and scandalous goings- caimosgst the Venetians of the Seventeenth Cen- Sy A new version of Ben Jonson's hilarious old qoaedy, To be reviewed later. Eye and Ear Entertainment Vanderbilt—What ho, Rolan Selwyn—Here we come upon Martin Beck — lavor, made into a necticut Yankee. meeett cays ‘King “Arthur ia this splendid tascal version of Mark Twain's classic. Shubert—A real success. cing away, and Oscar singing. What more do you want? jenny Face. Alrin—One of the shows that get all cl maley with the blame falling upon those danc- Sq Astaires, and William Kent and Victor Moore, who do the “laughs.” den Dawn. Hammerstein's—Operetta in a big colde® Louise Hunter beading the cast. The score er better than the book. Forty-Sixth St—Co-education with jancing accompaniment. This season's or musical comedy. Greenwich Village Follies. Winter Garden—Typi- cal Winter Garden revue—speedy and amusing in sqots. To be reviewed later. Keep Shufflin’, Eltinge—Miller and Lyles stage exe of the Crackling colored shows seen in our Some fine hoofing. Manhattan Mary. No—Even if you take the stow away and leave efiyana, that will make a perfect evening. The Merry Malones. penoa in one of his own. Erlanger's—Mr. Cohan in COTO TWUTOGWHTD Belmont Hospitality Everyone Eats Betmont Horet service is ‘ regarded as a boon by resi- dents of New York City as well as by the traveling pub- lic. Asa matter of fact a large percentage of its income is derived from local patronage. Scores of families use it whenever they want a par- ticularly fine dinner or wish to entertain some esteemed friend better than it would be possible at home; also be- cause they are absolutely re- lieved of all worry in the matter of arrangements or the vexing problem of the very best menu. The Belmont barber shop has a similarly flattering patronage, and some of the most talked-of men in the United States use it when- ever they can do so. Hotel Belmont Park Ave. and 42nd St. At Grand Central Terminal New York City A Bowman Birrwore Horer fete ne ne ee De UNS RE US STONE, NS CTE OM cA Keeps Your Hair Neat, ‘Rich-looking and Orderly [F your hair lacks natural gloss and lustre, or is difficult to keep in place, it is very easy to give it that rich, glossy, refined and orderly appearance, so essen- tial to well-groomed men. ust ruba little Glostora through your hair once or twice a week,—or after shampooing, and your hair will then stay, each day, just as you comb it. Glostora softens the hair and makes it pliable. Then, even stubborn hair will say in place of its own accord. It gives your hair that natural, rich well-groomed effect, instead of leaving it stiff and artificial looking as waxy pastes and creams do. Glostora also keeps the scalp soft, and the hair healthy by restoring the natural oils from which the hair derives its health, life, gloss and lustre. Try it! See how easy it is to keep your hair combed any style you like, whether brushed lightly or combed down flat. If you want your hair to lie down par- ticularly smooth and tight, after apply- ing Glostora, simply moisten your hair with water before brushing it. A large bottle of Glostora costs but a trifle at any drug store. A generous sample FREE upon request. Send This Coupon and Try it FREE THE R. L. WATKINS COMPANY 1276 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio Please send me FREE, a sample of GLOSTORA, Adéress. Canadian address: 462 Wellington 8t., West, Toronto 2-Ont. My Maryland. Casino—The Blue and the Gray, aided by Stonewall Jackson and Barbara Prietchie: get together with a fine score and a real book. Rain or Shine. Cohan—A first-rate circus com- pletely surrounded by Joe Cook. Rosalie. New Amsterdam—Two acts and eleven scenes of Marilyn Miller and Jack Donahue at their best. rshwin music and settle down for a swell time. Show Boat. Ziezfeld—Romantic extravaganza of carly Mississippi days with the troupers. Some fine rmony, including “Ol’ Man River.” With Charles Winninger, Helen Morgan and Puck and White. Take the Air. Waldorf—A clever little musical comedy of aviation with Will Mahoney, one of the funniest comedians now at work. The Three Musketeers. Lyric—A royal show. Dumas’ swaggering lads and their romantic tale, orified to the utmost by Mr. Ziegfeld and the riml score. Comtxo—Next Week—the NEW LIFE! See Page 41 Car rent $50. a week. Motor Map $1 PARTOUT TOURING inc. AUTO SERVICE ABROAD 550 FIFTH AVE. NEW YORK CITY comicbooks.com