Lombardi, Ltd.

Lombardi, Ltd.

A Gown show-A Girl show- A review of Feminine Loveliness & Luxury!

NR 1919 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Comedy

Tito Lombardi a Fifth Avenue dress designer, causes his business to suffer by his generous dispensation of credit to clients, one of whom, Max Strohm, the manager of a musical review, has promised payment for his girls' lavish costumes as soon as the show makes money. To the dismay of Norah Blake, Lombardi's faithful assistant, who loves him, Lombardi proposes to Phyllis Manning, one of the showgirls, and presents her with his finest creations, while not even attempting to kiss her, as she puts off setting a wedding date and also accepts the attentions of wealthy bachelor Bob Tarrant.

Directed by Jack Conway

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Cast

Bert Lytell Tito Lambardi
Alice Lake Norah Blake
Vera Lewis Mollie
Juanita Hansen Phyllis Manning
George A. McDaniel Riccardo 'Ricky' Tosello
Joseph Kilgour Bob Tarrant
Thomas Jefferson James Hodkins
Thea Talbot Eloise
Ann May Lida
John Steppling Max Strohan
Jean Acker Daisy
Virginia Caldwell Yvette

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