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6.1/10 • 22

1929-10-071h 20m

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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.

Directors
Rouben Mamoulian
Editors
John Bassler

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Helen Morgan

    Helen Morgan

    Kitty Darling

  2. Joan Peers

    Joan Peers

    April Darling

  3. Fuller Mellish Jr.

    Fuller Mellish Jr.

    Hitch Nelson

  4. Jack Cameron

    Jack Cameron

    Joe King

  5. Henry Wadsworth

    Henry Wadsworth

    Tony

  6. Mack Gray

    Mack Gray

    Slim's Brother

  7. Dorothy Cumming

    Dorothy Cumming

    Mother Superior

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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