Applause (1929)
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.
Cast
Helen Morgan
Kitty Darling
Joan Peers
April Darling
Henry Wadsworth
Tony
Mack Gray
Slim's Brother
Dorothy Cumming
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