Life — June 1934 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Life* magazine contains theater and film reviews rather than political cartoons. The header features a traffic light illustration labeled "STOP CAUTION GO," serving as the page's visual motif. The content is a "Symposium of Criticism" by three reviewers (Don Herold, Harry Evans, and Kyle Crichton) evaluating Broadway plays and movies. They assess productions like "Roberta," "Sailor, Beware!," and "She Loves Me Not" with brief, satirical commentary. The reviews use humor to critique theatrical quality and acting performances. For example, they mock overly sentimental plots and praise clever comedies. The "STOP & GO" framework suggests viewers should avoid some productions while seeking out others—a consumer guide for entertainment in Depression-era America.