Cover of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939 featuring the article 'The Fraternity Problem', showcasing a smiling woman dressed in a red blouse and hat against a blue background.
Page 3 of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939, with the section 'Look Talks' featuring Emil Lengyel discussing Balkan kingdoms and contributing a witty editorial on contemporary issues.
Interior pages of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939, presenting the 'Special War Feature Section' with images of war aircraft and military equipment related to World War II.
Image from Look Magazine November 21, 1939 showcasing Cesar Romero, known as Hollywood's boy friend, with a featured article discussing his career and personal life.
Back cover of Look Magazine November 21, 1939 featuring an advertisement for Camel cigarettes, highlighting their long-burning quality and a quote from game authority Van Campen Heilner.
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Cover of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939 featuring the article 'The Fraternity Problem', showcasing a smiling woman dressed in a red blouse and hat against a blue background.Page 3 of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939, with the section 'Look Talks' featuring Emil Lengyel discussing Balkan kingdoms and contributing a witty editorial on contemporary issues.Interior pages of Look Magazine, November 21, 1939, presenting the 'Special War Feature Section' with images of war aircraft and military equipment related to World War II.Image from Look Magazine November 21, 1939 showcasing Cesar Romero, known as Hollywood's boy friend, with a featured article discussing his career and personal life.Back cover of Look Magazine November 21, 1939 featuring an advertisement for Camel cigarettes, highlighting their long-burning quality and a quote from game authority Van Campen Heilner.

Look Magazine November 21, 1939 The Fraternity Problem No Label

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Look Magazine – November 21, 1939 – “The Fraternity Problem” Feature – No Mailing Label – Good Condition

This November 21, 1939 issue of Look Magazine spotlights “The Fraternity Problem”—a provocative feature examining the evolving role and controversies surrounding college fraternities at the end of the 1930s. With World War II spreading across Europe, this issue offers a sharp mix of domestic commentary, campus life, politics, and Hollywood culture. The magazine is in good condition, no address label, and includes a protective plastic sleeve. Please review the photos for condition details.

Key Feature: The Fraternity Problem

Exploring the debate around American fraternities, this feature tackles concerns over elitism, hazing, exclusion, and the struggle between tradition and reform on college campuses. As universities modernized and the world faced increasing social change, Look turned its lens on Greek life as a microcosm of broader class and cultural tensions.

Highlighted Content in This Issue:

American Spotlight

  • “Hitler Can’t Menace America” by Gen. Hugh S. Johnson (p. 13) — A confident rebuttal to isolationist fears.

  • “Who’ll Rule America If War Comes—Business or Politics?” by Drew Pearson & Robert S. Allen (p. 30)

  • “Don’t Forget the Roaring Twenties” by Mark Hellinger (p. 38) — A nostalgic look at a bygone decade.

  • “There’s Trouble Ahead in the South” (p. 42) — A warning about racial and regional tensions.

  • “How Would You Like to Work for Yourself?” (p. 56) — An examination of domestic labor and the "servant problem."

World Spotlight

  • “Who’ll Get the Balkans—Hitler or Stalin?” by Emil Lengyel (p. 8) — The region’s fate hangs in the balance.

  • “Hitler Doesn’t Trust His Generals” by Fritz Cahan (p. 16)

  • “An Astrologer Looks at the War” (p. 18) — A curious blend of prophecy and political commentary.

Stage and Screen

  • “Hollywood’s Boy Friend: Cesar Romero” (p. 36)

  • Preview of Dr. Cyclops (p. 51) — A sci-fi curiosity about miniaturization, with a correction noted by the editor.

  • “George S. Kaufman’s New Hit: The Man Who Came to Dinner” (p. 60) — A nod to one of Broadway’s sharpest wits.

Fashions & Culture

  • “Irene: Hollywood Designer” (p. 20) — A spotlight on one of the era’s most influential costume designers.

  • “Football’s He-Men Wear Aprons” (p. 2) — A humorous sports piece turning expectations on their head.

  • “Texas Football: Where the Customers Call the Plays” by Henry McLemore (p. 54)

Interactive & Humor

  • Photocrime (p. 64)

  • The LOOK Quiz by Irving D. Tressler (p. 66)

  • Hollywood Off-Guard (p. 62) — Unscripted celebrity moments.

LOOK TALKS Highlights

  • “Good-by to Graustark” by Emil Lengyel (p. 8) — A reflection on fading Balkan fairy tales, swept aside by authoritarian reality.

  • George S. Kaufman: America’s No. 1 Wit (p. 60) — Featuring one of his memorable quotes.

  • Editorial notes clarify details about Dr. Cyclops and recommend several compelling articles.

Coming Next

  • Julien Bryan’s exclusive photographs from the siege of Warsaw

  • An exposé on public school fire safety

  • New insights into Joan Crawford’s private world

  • Paris-influenced boys’ fashion trends

This 1939 issue of Look Magazine provides a fascinating blend of wartime geopolitics, cultural reflection, and campus controversy—capturing a snapshot of pre-war America’s concerns and curiosities. A must-have for collectors of vintage media or those studying fraternity history, 1930s social issues, or journalism of the era.

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