Applause (1929)

1929 · Feature film · 80 min · dir. Rouben Mamoulian

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

• Music
• Drama

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Synopsis

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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Details

Director

Rouben Mamoulian

Writer

Beth Brown

Cinematography

George J. Folsey

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Released

1929-10-07

Awards

3 wins

Running time

80 minutes

Cast & crew

• Rouben Mamoulian Director
• Helen Morgan
• Joan Peers
• FFuller Mellish Jr.
• Jack Cameron
• Henry Wadsworth
• Mack Gray
• Dorothy Cumming

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