Nothing could better disprove the assertion that drama is essentially literature than does the long pantomime so effectively staged by Reinhardt and so vividly acted by his German performers with skilful use of the unfamiliar medium of gesture and facial expression.
The mise en scene of "Sumurun" is of a simplicity that rebukes our habitual elaborate settings, and the oriental atmosphere is reproduced with striking intensity. The actors attain a degree of effectiveness in characterization even of minor parts that is unique on our modern stage. Miss Konstantip excels in the portrayal of the passionate animal spirits of the slave-girl, while Mr. Orlofi, as the hunchback is peculiarly successful in showing his pathetic despair. Though "Sumurun" may invite the banal criticisms of a spasmodically moral censorship, it is the most distinguished play seen in Boston this year, and as an artistic achievement deserves the unqualified support of an appreciative public.
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