Applause

Rouben Mamoulian
1929-10-07

She gave youth and beaty for Applause
6.1
80 min

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

Name Character Team
Helen Morgan Kitty Darling Unowned
Joan Peers April Darling Unowned
Fuller Mellish Jr. Hitch Nelson Unowned
Jack Cameron Joe King Unowned
Henry Wadsworth Tony Unowned
Mack Gray Slim's Brother Unowned
Dorothy Cumming Mother Superior Unowned