New-York tribune., 1912-03-12
MONSIEUR BEAUCAIRE"
Lewis Waller a Dashing and
Brilliant Romantic Actor.

Lewis Waller chose wisely in deciding
upon Monsieur Beaucaire" as the vehicle
in which to make his entrance on the
American stage as an actor manager. The
selection could hardly have been more
happy. There is a kindly feeling on the
part of most theatregoers for a romantic
costume play which possesses a live heart
interest, keeps interest unflagging, delights
the eye and ear and avoids the obvious and
commonplace In this select class the ro-
mantle comedy by Booth Harrington and
Evelyn Greenlesf Sutherland holds a prom
inent place. Richard Mansfield demon
strated this. and last night a Days Thea
tie his English compeer asked for and OBJ
tained the decisive verdict of New York
audience-success.
Mr. Walters achievement was of A most
gratifying personal nature 1t is a far
cry from the Garden OF Allah to Mon
sieur Beaucare"-from the conscience
racked renegade monk to the volatile
debonar, high spirited blade Of the
days of Louis Of France and George OF
England-to substitute for the somhre garb
Of the repentant religieux the satins, silks
and laces of the bucks Of the eighteenth
century; to exchange the background Of the
mysterious desert for the roistering ana
sallantry OF the pumproom and Families Of
Bath under the reign of Beau Nash Mr..
Waller. as did Monsieur Beaucare, haz-
arded much-and likewise won He brought
to the part the art Of a finished actor who
played upon his audience with lghtness OF
touch and deftness of Interpretation, who
consistently excited and interested and
never bored: and who whether II be In mo-
ments Of mocking railiery, Of tender love
making or Of intense feeling. always sent
the right note over the footlights. very
handsome BeauCare he was. and his accent
was delicious.
Mr.. Waller was compelled to acknowledge
enthusiastic curtain calls after each act
At the close Of the second act he made
brief speech Of thanks for the generous
applause expressing the additional Srati-
hcation that such greeting should come to
him and the company on stage with such
historic dramatic traditions as that Of
Daly's Theatre.
Excellent support was accorded Mr.. wal
Ter by his company. Miss Grace Lane. who
played with him in the long run of Beau
caire" I'm England. assumed her original
Tart Of Lady Mary Carlyle, giving 10 II
charm and sweetness that amply Justihed
the daring OF her adventurous lover There
was a revelation OF true womanliness IN
her acknowledgment Of her love for Beau
caire Catherine Calhoun was very at
tractIve and sympathetic Lucy Rellerton'
Henry Stanford was earnest and natural in
the part Of Major Molyneux and Reginald
Dane made Of Lord Townbrake very
amusing "Macaroni'
Mr.. Waller gave To the comedy very
handsome production. The ballroom scene
and the park at night were particularly
effective. The audience was brilliant
one Many English visitors in New York
were present. including the Countess or
Warwick and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Duveen
Mr.. and Mrs BENJAMIN Guinness had a
large party. including Prince and Princess
Troubetzkoy. Mr. and Mrs Bourke Cock
ran. Henry Clews and Mr.. and Mrs. Rodger
Winthrop. All admirers Of the costume
plav and romantic acting will enjoy TINS
revival OF Monsieur Beaucaire.'
CAST OF MONSIEUR BEATCAiRE.'