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...sooner have the Earthlings become acclimated to Utopia, than they yet about to conquer it in the good old fashioned way of Pizarro and Clive. Infectious diseases have been so long stamped out in Utopia by the Utopian scientists that the mere arrival of the Earthlings sets up an epidemic. They are put in quarantine?and promptly start ambushing their hosts as a beginning of making Utopia safe for Democracy. Only the subeditor, Mr. Barnstaple, dissents fro'm the Earthling program of conquest and is nearly shot as a traitor by his fellows as a result. He escapes from them...
Miss Willard played the heroine and played her capably, with great variety, sympathy, and skill. All the changing moods that the part demands were well differentiated and clearly brought, out. As Alfred, the friend, E. E. Clive appeared at his best. His work is always an outstanding feature of the Copley Players, and this week he was doing some of his best work, handling comedy with a certain and delightful ease and acumen, and turning from his comic scenes to those of pathos with skills. His final confession of the sacrifice he had made and of his own love...
...when all is said, Clive, as an astute but kindly Lancashire factory owner, is the main-spring of what would otherwise be an unreal and rather heavy problem play. He is an elderly man whose motto has been "have a good time", and who has lived up to it; and whose "religion is a respectable pastime for Sundays". He is the embodiment of common sense, the foil to his rebellious protege, Charlie, and the saving grace of the performance. He is supreme in all business affairs, but, like most great men, he has one weakness--his daughter, Rosie. Her character...
...Clive, as Disraeli, though not al- ways reaching the heights made possible by the part, at all times played more than adequately. Meeting exceedingly well the exacting requirements of the role of the prime minister he succeeded, an accomplishment always difficult, in creating the illusion of a famous historical character. Here was the shrewd humor, the compelling personality, and subtile cleverness of the diplomatist, Disraeli...
...other parts Mr. Clive met with varying support. Most notable was Miss Willard's interpretation of Mrs. Travers, the spy in the pay of Russia, and in many ways, hers was the most finished performance of any in the company. It may be said, however, that the charm and force of her acting would be enhanced rather than decreased, were she more economical in her gestures...