Applause
1929-10-07
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1h 20m
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Music
Drama
User Score
27 votes
"She gave youth and beauty for Applause"
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.
Rouben Mamoulian
Director
