Rouben Mamoulian
Director
Applause (1929)
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.
Genres: Drama, Music, Musical, Romance
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Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
Recommendations
80 min
Oct. 7, 1929
Released
NR