Applause

1929·80'

Rouben Mamoulian

DramaMusic

Letterboxd TMDB #120833

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

Helen Morgan Kitty Darling Joan Peers April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr. Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron Joe King Henry Wadsworth Tony Mack Gray Slim's Brother Dorothy Cumming Mother Superior