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This cartoon probably refers to Emile Littler's production of a pantomime and his desire to get everything perfect, even the audience reaction. Emile Littler (1903-1985) was one of the country’s most influential 20th century theatrical impresarios who also wrote and directed over fifteen productions on his own account. He was born in Ramsgate, Kent, to Jules and Agnes Richeux, one of their six children, of whom one died in infancy. Jules Richeux became the lessee of the Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, in 1909, but following his death in 1911 at the age of 48, his wife took over the running of the theatre. In 1914 she married Frank Littler who adopted the five remaining children, including the eldest Blanche (b.1899), Prince (b.1901) and Emile, all of whom took their stepfather’s name.