Applause

6.2 1929 80 min
Music Drama

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.

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Director
Rouben Mamoulian
Writer
Beth Brown

Cast

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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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