Applause (1929)

10/07/1929 (US) • 1h 20m

Music, Drama

She gave youth and beauty 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.

Top Billed Cast

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

Joe King

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

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