Judge, 1921-12-24 · page 17 of 36
Judge — December 24, 1921 — page 17: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is not a political cartoon but rather **theatrical promotion** for actor William Gillette's play "The Dream Maker," written by Gillette himself from a Howard E. Morton story, currently playing at the Empire Theater in New York. The page features two photographs from the production: the upper image shows Gillette (in formal attire) opposite actress Miriam Sears in a dramatic scene; the lower shows Gillette in character as the shrewd, whimsical Doctor who outsmarts criminals—the play's central role. The text emphasizes Gillette's distinguished career, comparing this character to his famous prior roles, particularly **Sherlock Holmes**, establishing his prestige in American theater. This is essentially a **cast photograph with promotional copy** rather than satire—typical Judge magazine content mixing entertainment coverage with humor publications of the era.
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ILLIAM GILLETTE, the istinguished actor-play- wright, and Miss Miriam Sears, in scenes from his latest New York success, “The Dream Maker,” which he wrote from a story by Howard E. Morton. In this thrilling melodrama, now playing at the Empire Theater, Mr. Gillette, in the réle of a shrewd, whimsical old Doctor who outwits a band of crooks, has created a new character that takes its place with “Sher- lock Holmes,” “The Private Secretary,” “Secret Service,” and other notable achievements of his histrionic career. comicbooks.com