Resimli Gazete 1925 Ottoman Mag Harold Lloyd Japanese Social Life Japan Tutankhamun New York Bayer
Resimli Gazete – “Harold Lloyd: The World-Famous Comedy Star and His Daring Stunts” – Issue No. 119 – December 12, 1925 (12 Kânunuevvel 1341) – 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, caricatures, 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.
The cover of this 119th issue features the world-famous comedian Harold Lloyd. The article highlights his popularity for portraying innocent and clumsy characters in his films, as well as his remarkable stunt performances. Particularly impressive were his dangerous acrobatic scenes, which he famously performed without the use of stunt doubles.
The issue also includes an article titled “A Phase of Japanese Social Life,” exploring Japanese social and family life during the early twentieth century. It examines a society undergoing modernisation while continuing to preserve many of its traditional customs and cultural structures.
Another contribution, titled “Among the Wild Peoples of Africa: A Turk's Memoirs,” recounts the travels of an adventurous Turkish explorer through the remote forests of Africa and the territories inhabited by local tribes. Presented in diary form, the article describes unusual experiences and encounters witnessed during his journeys.
International photography and historical news are also featured. One photograph shows a New York apartment building rising high above the city, illustrating the development of modern skyscraper architecture. The issue further includes a news article and photograph under the headline “The Tomb of the Egyptian Ruler Tutankhamun Was Opened Last Week.” Commercial content includes period advertisements for Bayer and Eversharp.
Key Features:
• Publication: Resimli Gazete, illustrated weekly current-affairs magazine
• Issue: No. 119, December 12, 1925 (12 Kânunuevvel 1341)
• Language: Ottoman Turkish
• Publication Period: 1923–1928
• Cover Subject: Harold Lloyd, the world-famous comedian, known for his comic characters and daring stunts performed without stunt doubles
• Japanese Society: “A Phase of Japanese Social Life,” an article examining Japanese family and social customs during a period of modernisation
• African Travel and Exploration: “Among the Wild Peoples of Africa: A Turk's Memoirs,” an illustrated travel account describing journeys through African forests and encounters with local tribes
• New York Architecture: Photograph of a high-rise apartment building illustrating the city's developing skyscraper architecture
• Ancient Egypt: News article and photograph titled “The Tomb of the Egyptian Ruler Tutankhamun Was Opened Last Week”
• Original Advertisements: Period advertisements for Bayer and Eversharp