A drama at the Grand-Guignol!

The habit of performing dark dramas has an annoying effect on the nerves of the Grand-Guignol artists. When they are drawn into the heat of action, they identify so well with their character that they mistake fiction for reality. It is sometimes dangerous to play Grand Guignol.

That's how it was last night. Mr. Jean Max took his role of Rasputin so seriously that he squeezed the neck of Princess Ossovna, Miss Maïa Florian, a little too tightly and almost strangled his comrade.

The doctor on duty was hastily summoned and provided care to the artist who had lost consciousness. The thing was not serious and the charming artist was able to reappear on stage to complete the piece.

But what if Rasputin had to knock out the princess instead of strangling her?...