Applause
7.5 Score
LanguageEN
CountriesUnited States of America
1929 1h 20m Passed Drama Music

Applause

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This early example of the "backstage" musical genre tells the story of Kitty Darling, a fading burlesque star who tries to save her convent-educated daughter April from following in mom's footsteps.

Crew
Director Rouben Mamoulian Producer Jesse L. Lasky Producer Walter Wanger Producer Monta Bell

Top Cast

Helen Morgan Kitty Darling Joan Peers April Darling Fuller Mellish Jr. Hitch Nelson Jack Cameron Joe King Henry Wadsworth Tony Mack Gray Slim's Brother Dorothy Cumming Mother Superior

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