Applause (1929)

6.2/10 80 min Music Drama

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.

Cast

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

April Darling

Henry Wadsworth

Tony

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior

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