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Applause (1929)

1h 20m · 7 Oct 1929

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

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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.

Movie ID103683
GenreDrama, Music
DirectorRouben Mamoulian
Main castHelen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr., Jack Cameron, Henry Wadsworth, Mack Gray, Dorothy Cumming
Release date7 October 1929
Release year1929
LanguageEnglish
Duration80 min (1h 20m)
Rating6.2 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseParamount Pictures

Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Writers: Beth Brown

Top cast

Helen MorganKitty Darling Joan PeersApril Darling
Fuller Mellish Jr.Hitch Nelson
Jack CameronJoe King
Henry WadsworthTony Mack GraySlim's Brother
Dorothy CummingMother Superior

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