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Applause

Name: Applause
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1929-10-07
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Helen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr., Jack Cameron, Henry Wadsworth

She gave youth and beauty for Applause

1929 1hr : 20m Music · Drama ★ 6.2

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 MorganKitty Darling

Joan PeersApril Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.Hitch Nelson

Jack CameronJoe King

Henry WadsworthTony

Mack GraySlim's Brother

Dorothy CummingMother Superior

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Why it may be worth watching

Applause combines Music and Drama elements in one feature.
The principal cast includes Helen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr..

Who may enjoy it

Best suited to viewers looking for Music, Drama. Its shorter runtime also makes it easier to fit into one sitting.

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