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Applause (1929)

6.2 | Oct 07, 1929 (US) | Music, Drama | 01:20

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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Helen Morgan
Kitty Darling
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Joan Peers
April Darling
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Fuller Mellish Jr.
Hitch Nelson
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Jack Cameron
Joe King
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Mack Gray
Slim's Brother
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Dorothy Cumming
Mother Superior