The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-29
BELAsco.
"Am for the Ladies',

Leo Won Laubenheim was tailor, a
ladies' tailor, and an artist in his line,
and Leo was "All for the Ladies'" Also.
and this is very important. the ladies all.
short or tall. lean or fat dark or fair,
beauteous or otherwise, were for Leo.
Hence busy evening for the man who
knew what Don Juan must have suf-
fered"
And the above, being by way Of pref
acing the announcement that lovers of
musical comedy de luxe have q treat In
store for them this week, for Sam Ber-
nard is at the Belasco and at his best
in "All for the ladies' the most gorg-
eusly costumed and lavishly mounted
musical attraction seen here in many q
long week.
Appropriately described as a farce with
music, "All for the Ladies' is Henry
Blossoms amusing adaptation OF the
French farce. "Aime des Femmes," the
music being furnished by Alfred G.
Robyn. the combined efforts of these
gentlemen being garnished by A. II.
Woods, with girls and gowns the equals
of which are seldom witnessed in this
quarter Of the theatrical globe, and the
satisfying setting for Mr.. Demands
comicalities.
Nor did Mr.. Woods, erstwhile king of
the producers of melodrama, cease his
endeavors as producer when he chorused.
costumed, and mounted "Au for the
Ladies" in prodigal fashion. He went
further and engaged a clever cast, and
one certainly as far as it's feminine
members are concerned vocally. most
L. Iar hat
Mr.. Demands latest vehicle was accord
ed a most cordial reception by a large
audience last night
Mr.. Blossoms adaptation, which IL in a
prologue and two acts, has to do with
Leo's efforts in rehabilitating the tailor
ing fortunes of Panturel. Celmente & Co.,
on the one hand, and in his almost af-
fairs of the heart with his numberless
admirers, on the other. OF course, the
elderly partners have young and charm
inv wives, who, in common with the
rest of womankind, are strongly at
tractod by the Lothario-like Leo. And
again. and naturally, plot is Matched
by which the ladies are invited to Leo's
house-but not together-there TO be disil-
lusioned by finding Leo basking in the
smiles of Marie the typewriter. who is
one of the plotters
The respective husbands, each sus-
pecting the others wife. come to Leo's
house, and singly, to save them. Then
ensues one of the most amusing scenes
of the evening. Leo finds himself In
more hot water than all the heaters
made in Pittsburg can furnish, and
before extricating himself twists the
dear old mother tongue into numerous
new models, all of his own designing
and all successful in their purpose.
Then he has what might DE termed a
fitting scene" which. to slip into the
vernacular for the nonce, is nothing
short of a scream, In fact, Mr.. Bernard
finds ample opportunity for funmaking,
and, needless to say, embraces it with
both arms. The far-famed "Sufficiency
of other days has been replaced by a
new catch line. Any time Leo decides
to do anything, It's Permissible"
which in addition serves a the title and
laugh in his one song.
Adele Richie and Alice Gentle are the
wives and offer excellent support. Miss
Ritchie is her usual charming self, and
Miss Gentle. a new conner here, displays
a splendid soprano voice of wide range
and unusual quality, which won her
numerous encores last night Louise
Meyers proves a most attractive ingenue.
whose Marie is dainty and appealing
little creature. George A. Schiller and
Teddy Webb, as the husbands, and
Stewart Baird, as Renaud. acquit them
selves to the entire satisfaction OF all
concerned.
If you enjoy a real comedian and care
to let your eyes rest on sartorial crea-
tons that defy description, see 'All for
the Ladies'" It's permissible.