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1929 • 1h 20min • Passed • Drama, Music

Applause

"She gave youth and beauty for Applause"

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.

IMDb 7.1

RT 80%

Director

Rouben Mamoulian

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Beth Brown

Garrett Fort

Dolly Morse

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Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

Joe King

Henry Wadsworth

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Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

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