Applause

1929·1h 20m·Released

6.2
MusicDrama

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

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.

Cast

Helen Morgan

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

Jack Cameron

Joe King

Henry Wadsworth

Henry Wadsworth

Tony

Mack Gray

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior

Details

Release Date
1929-10-07
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Paramount Pictures

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