Applause (1929)

  • NR
  • 10/07/1929 (US)
  • Music, Drama
  • 1h 20m

She gave youth and beaty for Applause

Overview

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.

Rouben Mamoulian

Director

Beth Brown

Story

Cast

Helen Morgan's headshot

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling
Joan Peers's headshot

Joan Peers

April Darling
Fuller Mellish Jr.'s headshot

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson
Jack Cameron's headshot

Jack Cameron

Joe King
Henry Wadsworth's headshot

Henry Wadsworth

Tony
Mack Gray's headshot

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother
Dorothy Cumming's headshot

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior

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