Judge, 1921-11-26 · page 30 of 36
Judge — November 26, 1921 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a comic strip proposing a silent film scenario for Charlie Chaplin (referred to as "Charlie"). The twelve-panel sequence depicts Chaplin attempting to play golf, but an old mule interferes: the animal stands over his ball, preventing access. After failed attempts to move the stubborn mule, Chaplin hits it with his golf club. When the mule kicks its heels up in the air in response, Chaplin seizes the moment to strike the ball. The humor relies on physical comedy typical of Chaplin's films—slapstick, improvisation, and the underdog triumphing through clever timing rather than brute force. Judge magazine invited readers to submit film ideas for Chaplin, positioning itself as a creative pipeline to Hollywood during the silent era. This reflects Chaplin's immense popularity in the 1910s-1920s.
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For the Children A Suggestion for a Motion Picture—for Charlie If you have an idea that Charlie can work into a picture send it to JUDGE, and if it is used in the magazine Charlie will see it. } Charlie takes a day off for a game of golf. He hits an old mule and the ball falls right under him, so that he can’t get at it. The angry mule won't budge, But Charlie gives him a good whack with his club, and when he kicks 80-2 his heels up in the air Charlie hits the ball.