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Applause
Applause

Applause

She gave youth and beaty for Applause

Genres

MusicDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

6.1/10

Release Date

07 October 1929

Country

United States of America

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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