| Dr. Utopia | |
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Real Name |
Unknown |
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First Appearance |
Make Mine Freedom (1948) |
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Original Publisher |
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Created by |
John Sutherland and George Gordon |
Origin[]
Dr. Utopia is portrayed as a slick, fast-talking, shady salesman who symbolizes the allure of collectivist ideologies, particularly communism. He arrives in a town and attempts to persuade a diverse group - a worker, a capitalist, a politician, and a farmer - that his product, a magical tonic called "ISM," will solve all their problems. Each bottle of ISM is tailored to appeal to the specific desires of these individuals, promising benefits like higher wages, economic security, and freedom from strikes. However, to receive these benefits, Dr. Utopia requires them to sign a contract that effectively surrenders their personal freedoms and those of future generations.
This character serves as a cautionary figure, illustrating the deceptive promises of collectivist systems and the potential loss of individual liberties under such regimes.
Public Domain Appearances[]
- Make Mine Freedom (1948)