Applause (1929)
Applause (1929)
She gave youth and beauty for Applause
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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Cast

Helen Morgan Helen Morgan As: Kitty Darling
Joan Peers Joan Peers As: April Darling
Fuller Mellish Jr. Fuller Mellish Jr. As: Hitch Nelson
Jack Cameron Jack Cameron As: Joe King
Henry Wadsworth Henry Wadsworth As: Tony
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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.


Tagline: She gave youth and beauty for Applause
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Music, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 07 October 1929

Country: US

Runtime: 80m

Company Credits

Company: Paramount Pictures

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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

Directed By

Rouben Mamoulian

Rouben Mamoulian

Director

Otto Brower

Otto Brower

Assistant Director

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Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Visual Effects

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Camera

George J. Folsey

George J. Folsey

Director of Photography

Lighting

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Art Department

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Other Crew

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