Captain Billy's Whiz Bang #24 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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This is a satirical article by Richmond about director Allan Dwan's personal quirks and insecurities. The piece claims Dwan, a successful electrical engineer turned film director, is sensitive about his short stature—a "tender spot" that "hinges upon this item of feet up and down." Richmond notes that studio insiders have nicknamed him "Napoleon," apparently a reference to the historical figure's reputed short height, though Richmond dismisses this as unfair. The satire targets Hollywood's culture of personal mockery toward industry figures. The "peacock walk" title suggests Dwan adopts an ostentatiously proud demeanor to compensate for his height—a common stereotype about shorter men. The article exemplifies *Whiz-Bang*'s gossipy, irreverent coverage of entertainment industry personalities.