Movie: Applause

Top 7 Billed Cast

Helen Morgan
Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers
Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.
Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron
Jack Cameron

Joe King

Henry Wadsworth
Henry Wadsworth

Tony

Mack Gray
Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming
Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior

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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1929-10-07

  • Average

    6.1

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    She gave youth and beaty for Applause

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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