Resimli Gazete 1924 Ottoman Mag Charlie Chaplin Harold Lloyd Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane Pompeii King Faisal I of Iraq Greece
Resimli Gazete – “Two Men Who Made Millions by Making People Laugh: Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd” – Issue No. 36 – May 10, 1924 (10 May 1340) – Ottoman Turkish Edition
Description:
Resimli Gazete was a popular illustrated weekly magazine published in Istanbul between 1923 and 1928. Covering current affairs, politics, social life, entertainment, and international news, it stood out for its full-page cover photographs, political cartoons, and richly illustrated content. The magazine documented the social and political transformation of Turkey following the War of Independence, covering important historical developments and international affairs. Its publication came to an end following the adoption of the new Turkish alphabet.
This thirty-sixth issue, dated May 10, 1924, features a wide variety of entertainment, medical, scientific, archaeological, and international subjects. One of its highlights is an article titled “Two Men Who Made Millions by Making People Laugh,” featuring the celebrated comedy stars Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd, with photographs of both performers.
Another fascinating contribution, titled “The Doctor Who Operated on Himself,” recounts the remarkable case of American surgeon Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane, who performed his own appendectomy under local anaesthesia using injections of cocaine and adrenaline, while his medical team watched in astonishment. The article is accompanied by photographs documenting the extraordinary operation.
The popular science article “Birds That Resemble Humans” explores penguins and their unusual characteristics. Archaeology is represented by a feature titled “A Marvellous Discovery in Italy,” covering excavations and discoveries at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried beneath volcanic ash following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The article also includes a photograph of Italian archaeologist Vittorio Spinazzola.
Under the heading “A Glance at World Events,” the magazine features a photograph of King Faisal I of Iraq with his famous pet leopard at his palace in Baghdad. Another international news item, titled “The Republic in Greece,” includes a photograph of a Greek military officer cutting the royal emblem from his cap with a pair of scissors, reflecting the political changes taking place in Greece. Cinema coverage also includes a photograph of Jackie Coogan, one of the famous child actors of the era, featured under the title “The Youngest Cinema Actor.”
Key Features:
• Publication: Resimli Gazete, illustrated weekly current-affairs magazine
• Issue: No. 36, May 10, 1924 (10 May 1340)
• Language: Ottoman Turkish
• Publication Period: 1923–1928
• Cinema and Entertainment: “Two Men Who Made Millions by Making People Laugh,” featuring photographs of Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd
• Medical History: “The Doctor Who Operated on Himself,” an illustrated article about American surgeon Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane and his self-performed appendectomy under local anaesthesia
• Popular Science: “Birds That Resemble Humans,” an article about penguins
• Archaeology: “A Marvellous Discovery in Italy,” covering archaeological discoveries at Pompeii, with a photograph of archaeologist Vittorio Spinazzola
• Iraq: “A Glance at World Events,” featuring King Faisal I with his famous pet leopard at his palace in Baghdad
• Greece: “The Republic in Greece,” featuring a photograph of a Greek officer cutting the royal emblem from his cap
• Child Cinema Star: “The Youngest Cinema Actor,” featuring a photograph of Jackie Coogan