By Force of Impulse: A Drama in Five Acts

"By Force of Impulse: A Drama in Five Acts" by Harry V. Vogt, unfolds a compelling tale of conflicting emotions and societal pressures. The play introduces us to characters such as the rigid Morris Maitland and his honorable son, Reginald, alongside others representing a cross-section of society. Through their interactions, the drama examines love, obligation, and the tug-of-war between individual yearnings and what society deems appropriate. The play begins with the exasperated lawyer, George Washington Dollerclutch, and his servant, Coriolanus, setting a humorous tone before Hilda Wallace arrives, tangled in a web of love and mistaken identity involving Ralph Murdell and Adrienne Lowville. This opening lays the groundwork for intricate relationships and the characters' battles against moral expectations, weaving together humor and dramatic tension.