The Theatre: New Plays: Mar. 9, 1925

The Virgin of Bethulia. The Bible is primarily theatrical in many of its parables. Also the essence of an elaborate church service touches within its watchers the same chord which responds to climaxes behind the footlights. Of late years, the Theatre has drifted away from the color and the sounding mystery of ancient pageants in the playhouse. The Miracle revived the fashion; The Virgin of Bethulia attempts, in a less imposing manner, to continue the revival.

It is exceedingly doubtful if this attempt will be of much avail since the new play drags...

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