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Applause

Applause (1929)

10/07/1929 (US)
01h 20m

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

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.

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Helen Morgan

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

Joan Peers

April Darling

Mack Gray

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior

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