Possibly there may be some who would appreciate Frank McHugh's impersonation of an inebriated reporter—that is, for a flash—but this continues so long that it seems hardly possible that the story is supposed to be compressed into one evening backstage. It seems years."
Some might appreciate Frank McHugh's portrayal of a tipsy reporter—that is, for a moment—but its duration makes it seem improbable that the full story could fit within one evening backstage. It feels like an extended period.