Life, 1928-12-28 · page 16 of 37
Life — December 28, 1928 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains four political cartoons satirizing early 1920s American culture: 1. **Top cartoon** ("Well, it's a democracy once every four years, anyway"): A figure labeled "Waning Enthusiasm" stands atop a voting booth, suggesting public apathy between elections. 2. **"The Runaways"**: References children fleeing, likely commenting on social anxiety of the era (unclear specific reference). 3. **"The New Animal Stars in Hollywood"**: Depicts animals in a Phonofilms talking picture studio, satirizing Hollywood's transition to sound film and the absurdity of animal "actors." 4. **"The Collar Ad Model Takes His Workout"**: A man uses an exercise machine, satirizing fitness culture and commercial advertising. The page collectively mocks American political disengagement, entertainment industry trends, and consumer culture circa the 1920s.
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First Rixcsiper: Not so hot. are they Stcoxp Drrro: No, there's only one John Gilbert and Greta Garbo, Tie Resawars “Gee, it’s getting dark. Maybe we'd better go back for our tooth-brushes,” PHONOFILMSine TALKINGPICTURESONCI “Do you take any interest in the polit- ical campaign?” “Naw. When it’s all over, what have you got? Just another President.” Tue New Anistat Stars 1x Hottywooo | Tue Cotrar Av Mover Taxes His Worxout comicbooks.com