Cover of Look Magazine from September 27, 1938 featuring the headline 'Benny Goodman Slaps Critics' with a colorful illustration of a couple dancing. The magazine highlights articles on divorce laws and other contemporary topics.
Content page from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, featuring sections including American Spotlight, Beauty, and Movies alongside the headline story 'Benny Goodman Slaps Critics'.
Inside spread of Look Magazine from September 27, 1938, covering the feature 'America's Crazy Divorce Laws' with collage of relevant images and headlines.
Another inside spread from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, detailing quizzes and advertisements, highlighting the theme of mental well-being with the section 'How Smart Are You?'
Advertisement page from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, showcasing a special offer for the collected works of Emile Zola alongside promotional content.
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Cover of Look Magazine from September 27, 1938 featuring the headline 'Benny Goodman Slaps Critics' with a colorful illustration of a couple dancing. The magazine highlights articles on divorce laws and other contemporary topics.Content page from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, featuring sections including American Spotlight, Beauty, and Movies alongside the headline story 'Benny Goodman Slaps Critics'.Inside spread of Look Magazine from September 27, 1938, covering the feature 'America's Crazy Divorce Laws' with collage of relevant images and headlines.Another inside spread from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, detailing quizzes and advertisements, highlighting the theme of mental well-being with the section 'How Smart Are You?'Advertisement page from Look Magazine September 27, 1938, showcasing a special offer for the collected works of Emile Zola alongside promotional content.

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Look Magazine – September 27, 1938 – Benny Goodman Slaps Critics Feature (No Label, VG Condition)

This vintage issue of Look Magazine, dated September 27, 1938, features a headline story titled “Benny Goodman Defends Swing”, in which the legendary "King of Swing" takes on critics of the jazz movement. At the height of his career, Goodman boldly champions swing music as a legitimate and evolving art form, defending it against detractors who dismissed the genre as chaotic or immoral. This article offers rare insight into Goodman’s personality, musical philosophy, and influence on American culture.

Highlighted features include:

  • “America’s Crazy Divorce Laws” – a sharp look at the inconsistencies in marriage and divorce legislation across the states

  • “Get a Hobby and Stay Sane” – advice on using leisure to improve mental well-being during turbulent times

  • Beauty features: “Paris Make-Up Bar”, “The Yoga Way to Beauty”

  • Crime and justice: “G-Men Killed by Rats” – a dramatic tale from law enforcement files

  • Photojournalism highlights: “Photographer Risks His Life”, “Adventures of News Photographers”

  • Science & curiosities: “A Machine to Stretch the Body”, “Ancient Rings”, “Hindu Rope Trick—With Additions”

  • Movie coverage: “A Surrealist Looks at Hollywood”, “Valley of the Giants” film preview, “A Raven Becomes a Star”, and “Mickey Mouse Captures a Giant”

  • Sports: Aquaplane Racing and “Patty Berg—Golfing Marvel”

  • Religion and world affairs: “Patron Saint of Travelers”, “Belgian Girls Get Their Men”, and “Drinking by the Clock in Budapest”

  • Interactive sections: Photocrime, How Smart Are You?, 20 Questions to Test You

  • Reader interaction: From LOOK Readers and Confidentially

Condition:
This magazine is in very good condition, with minor edge wear typical for its age. There is no address label, and the exact item shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. Please examine the photos carefully for a full view of the item's condition.

We offer combined shipping for multiple purchases. All of our vintage magazines are shipped in plastic protective coverings to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.

Note: The content list below is digitally transcribed for searchability. Please refer to the photos for the exact Table of Contents.

Inside This Issue (Full Table of Contents):
  • AMERICAN SPOTLIGHT
    • America’s Crazy Divorce Laws
    • Benny Goodman Defends Swing
    • Get a Hobby and Stay Sane
  • BEAUTY
    • Paris Make-Up Bar
    • The Yoga Way to Beauty
  • BRAIN-TEASERS
    • How Smart Are You?
    • Photocrime
    • 20 Questions to Test You
  • CRIME
    • G-Men Killed by Rats
  • MISCELLANY
    • Cartoons by Jefferson Machamer
    • Catching a Crocodile
    • Ancient Rings
    • They Still Ride Cal’s Horse
    • Photographer Risks His Life
    • From LOOK Readers
  • MOVIES
    • A Surrealist Looks at Hollywood
    • “Valley of the Giants”—Preview
    • A Raven Becomes a Star
    • Mickey Mouse Captures a Giant
  • PEOPLE
    • Confidentially
    • The World’s Most Famous Hairdresser
  • PRESS
    • Adventures of News Photographers
  • RELIGION
    • Patron Saint of Travelers
  • SCIENCE
    • A Machine to Stretch the Body
  • SPORTS
    • Aquaplane Racing
    • Patty Berg—Golfing Marvel
  • WORLD SPOTLIGHT
    • Belgian Girls Get Their Men
    • The Big Berthas That Shelled Paris
    • Drinking by the Clock in Budapest
    • Hindu Rope Trick—With Additions

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