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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 7, 1929

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Paramount,Paramount Pictures

Cast

Helen Morgan,Joan Peers,Fuller Mellish Jr.,Jack Cameron,Henry Wadsworth,Mack Gray,Dorothy Cumming

Director

Rouben Mamoulian

Writer

Beth Brown,Garrett Fort,Dolly Morse,E.Y. Harburg

Producer

Monta Bell,Jesse L. Lasky,Walter Wanger

Cinematography

George J. Folsey

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0019644