Judge, 1921-10-08 · page 6 of 36
Judge — October 8, 1921 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Morris Gest Portrait Analysis This is a portrait illustration of **Morris Gest**, a theatrical producer and impresario. The caption quotes a comparison to "the little Russian lad" who realized the Arabian Nights fantasy—referencing Gest's role in bringing extraordinary theatrical productions to American audiences, particularly Russian and international performances. The artist's signature "M. HERZINGER" and date "1921" appear at bottom. The satirical angle appears to celebrate Gest as a magician-like figure who made seemingly impossible artistic visions real through sheer determination and vision. The *Judge* magazine context suggests this was contemporary praise for his significant contributions to American theater during the early 1920s.
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th oo MORRIS GEST “There appears no more fantastic, Aladdin-like figure than the little Russian lad, who, by the mere rubbing of his mental lamp, was later in life to realize Ali Baba and his literary companions.” 6 comicbooks.com