Movie·1929·1h 20m
Applause
She gave youth and beauty for Applause
Directed By
Rouben Mamoulian
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Walter Wanger, Monta Bell
Cinematography
George J. Folsey
Editor
John Bassler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Walter Wanger
Producer
Beth Brown
Story
Monta Bell
Producer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
John Bassler
Editor
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