Music ·Drama · United States of America · 1929 · 1h 20m

Applause

Director

Cast

Helen Morgan as Kitty Darling Joan Peers as April Darling Fuller Mellish Jr. as Hitch Nelson Jack Cameron as Joe King Henry Wadsworth as Tony Mack Gray as Slim's Brother

Crew

George J. Folsey — Director of Photography John Bassler — Editor Beth Brown — Story Monta Bell — Producer Jesse L. Lasky — Producer Walter Wanger — Producer

Tagline

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Rouben Mamoulian Director George J. Folsey Director of Photography John Bassler Editor Beth Brown Story Monta Bell Producer Jesse L. Lasky Producer Walter Wanger Producer

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