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...conventional authors as John Galsworthy and A. A. Milne, is not explained. The CRIMSON further allows that "by avoiding musical comedy or the re-hashing of box-office successes, the Dramatic Club escapes the stigma" of producing "amateur theatricals;" at the same time, however, the editorial ventures that a "Liliom" would not be amiss. The conclusion would seem to be that principles are all very well, so long as nobody applies them: that the Dramatic Club may have principles, but that it must avoid a Policy...
...sufficient box-office attraction, or it just isn't worth producing. Plays of the former class, plays which are good but do not have that "it" which is essential to a Broadway appearance, constitute the logical field of choice for the Dramatic Club. But in default of such, a "Liliom" would not be amiss...
...Schoolboy Notes. The tragedy of this contest lies in the fact that both editors have right on their side and would seem to have the same aim: that the Harvard Dramatic Club should contribute something to drama. The Transcript reviewer probably displays discretion in presuming that the production of "Liliom" would add little to the earlier performances in Boston of Eva le Gallienne and her distinguished company; while the CRIMSON is safe in maintaining that sheer novelty-chasing adds nothing...
...meeting of the Dramatic Club Monday night, it was decided not to produce Molnar's "Liliom" as recommended by the executive committee, but to continue the Club's policy of producing plays hitherto unproduced in America...
...Dramatic Club feels that "Liliom" is too old and hackneyed to be of value to them or of interest to their audiences they are well justified in seeking elsewhere for it more suitable play. But there is no reason for the Club to condemn "Liliom" on the grounds that its presentation would be contrary to their policy. Better far a well-worn "Liliom", than an over-exotic and unintelligible importation which no American manager would design to produce. If the Club can bring anything new and constructive to stagecraft by producing certain hitherto unknown plays, then there...