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Show A GREAT DRAMATIC SUCCESS. Grisuier's Adaptation, of "Called Back?' nthnsiastically Itc-ceived Itc-ceived in Salt Lake. Ib was the pen of a bold, play wright that undertook the dramatization of such a weird and fantastic novel as "Called Back ;" bold, and t yet timid withal, for none could understand better than the dramatic adapter the working of the subtle points to the situations and climaxes cli-maxes upon which the success and popularity popu-larity of the piece must surely stand. Not all successful novels have been successful success-ful dramas, the one not always possessing the requirements of the other ; but in "Called Back," Conway's dark story has furnished the dramatist with such an absorbing ab-sorbing theme with such deep touches of nature here and there that the heart quickens, the pulses throb with sympathy sympa-thy ; and few men, and still fewer women, -can resist the almost indescribable charm of the tlav. The dramatization "of Mr. Jos. Grismer can only be described as clever, skillful, and stronger in all respects than any other stage adaptation, bringing out with such force and perspicuity the points of the novel, that the interest is thrilling throughout, and creating such intense feeling in the auditors that we may read' ily recognize the remark of one writer, Who declares that had Conway lived, he would have given to the world such novels nov-els as would have driven its women mad. It may be fancy, but there seems to be a touch of Lytton's "Strange Story" pervading per-vading the novel introducing some of the strange, mysterious wonders of psychology which Bulwer loved to dwell upon and Mr. Grismer has used it admirably. The packed house at the Salt Lake Theatre last night was an assurance as-surance of it, and he may well regard his wonderful success here as almost phe-nominal, phe-nominal, for the Baldwin company, though a very able one, will never be able to win in any other piece the applause ap-plause and good will won last night in "Called Back." - Of Mr. Grismer it may be said that he is a cultured actor, fully equal to the requirements re-quirements of Gilbert Vaughn, without any of the buzz-saw emotion which goes so far to spoil so many of our dramatic aspirants. The winning voice and trim figure of Phoebe Davis enlisted the sympathies sym-pathies of all, and though not powerful, she has many of the attractive qualities of a great, actress. But if we were to name one actor of the piece more than another it would be Mr. George Webster, in the role of Macari." No finer artist than he has been seen upon our boards for many a long day, and with the capabilities of an excellent actor he has united a thorough study and conception of the author. No greater evidence of this was needed than when the galleries hissed and hooted him for the manner in which he portrayed the black-hearted villain in the scene" where he declares himself to Vaughn as the brother of Pauline. Dr. Generi, in the hands of Chas. Edmonds, Ed-monds, is a strong cast, and when in the Siberia scene he showed such strength and feeling the audience willingly showered show-ered their plaudits upon him. The comedy of the piece is amply supported bv Mr. Brady and Misses Stevens and Connor, Con-nor, who are fully adequate to the humor of their respective parts, and succeed suc-ceed excellently in their endeavors to blend the light with the darker side of the storv. "Called Back" is without doubt the finest dramatic treat the Salt Lakers have had for some time, and if the Democrat Dem-ocrat may enter the lists of the prophets, it will predict one of the largest matinees to-morrow afternoon that has evea attended at-tended the Salt Lake Theatre. |