Drama ·Music ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1973 · 1h 43m

Applause

Director

Cast

Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington Sarah Marshall as Karen Richards Robert Mandan as Howard Benedict Harvey Evans as Duane

Crew

Charles Strouse — Original Music Composer Adolph Green — Writer Lee Adams — Writer Betty Comden — Writer Joseph Kipness — Producer Lawrence Kasha — Producer

Tagline

In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.

Synopsis

An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.

Mood & Themes

diva ambition based on play or musical broadway musical ruthlessness broadway star back stabbing acting fading driven

Key Collaborators

Bill Foster Director Charles Strouse Original Music Composer Adolph Green Writer Lee Adams Writer Betty Comden Writer Joseph Kipness Producer Lawrence Kasha Producer Richard M. Rosenbloom Producer Charles Lisanby Production Design

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