Applause

1929 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Applause
Comedy Musical

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.

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Helen Morgan · Joan Peers · Fuller Mellish Jr. · Jack Cameron · Henry Wadsworth · Roy Hargrave · Dorothy Cumming · William Browning · Mack Gray · Jack Slinger

Screenplay Garrett Fort · Beth Brown

Cinematography George J. Folsey

Original title Applause

6.6

159 votes (FilmAffinity)

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