Movielogr
Applause (1929)
Directed by Rouben Mamoulian
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.
Length 80 minutes
Actors
Helen Morgan | Joan Peers | Fuller Mellish Jr. | Jack Cameron | Henry Wadsworth | Mack Gray | Dorothy Cumming