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07/10/1929 Music, Drama 1h 20m
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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.

  1. Rouben Mamoulian

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Helen Morgan

    Kitty Darling

  2. Joan Peers

    April Darling

  3. Fuller Mellish Jr.

    Hitch Nelson

  4. Jack Cameron

    Joe King

  5. Henry Wadsworth

    Tony

  6. Mack Gray

    Slim's Brother

  7. Dorothy Cumming

    Mother Superior

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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