Life, 1929-01-18 · page 34 of 44
Life — January 18, 1929 — page 34: what you’re looking at
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This page mixes advertisements with entertainment criticism, typical of Life's format as a satirical weekly. **Main Content:** A review of the film "Revenge" starring Mexican actress Dolores del Rio criticizes the movie as a poorly constructed "comic opera without music." The reviewer mocks its implausible plot—a bandit repeatedly stealing brides while villagers passively watch—suggesting it lacks dramatic coherence. Despite acknowledging del Rio's physical appeal ("flashing eyes and heaving bosom"), the critic dismisses the film as uninspired and calls on her studio to provide better material. **Advertisements:** The page features Glostora hair product (emphasizing "well-groomed" appearance for men), a 1929 Motor Boat Show announcement, and Calcium Wafers (marketed to parents of "septic children"—likely referring to toxemia or general ill health in children). The review exemplifies Life's satirical approach: witty, somewhat condescending critique of popular entertainment, treating even a major star's work as disposable product.
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