Cartoon, Rationing for the cinema? WW1
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Cartoon, Rationing for the cinema? WW1
Cartoon, Rationing for the cinema? With so much rationing of food going on, a man wonders whether ration cards should also be issued for the cinema, as a crowd of people are turned away. Date: 1917
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Cinema Circle Films Masque Movie Movies Satire Satirical
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Amidst the harsh realities of World War I, with rationing of food becoming a daily necessity, a man ponders the idea of cinema rationing as a crowd is turned away from the box office. In this satirical cartoon from 1917, entitled "Rationing for the Cinema?", the man's concern is not only for his own missed opportunity to see the latest film, but for the masses of people who are also being denied the escape that movies provide. The image depicts a long line of disappointed individuals, their faces reflecting a range of emotions from frustration to despair, as they stand before a red circle and slash sign, reminiscent of the rationing symbols of the time. The cinema marquee in the background advertises two popular films of the era, "Judex" and "Masquerade," adding to the sense of longing and anticipation. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime and the importance of finding joy and distraction in the simplest of pleasures, even in the face of adversity.
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