Poster of Applause

Applause

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Monday, October 7 1929
95 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Helen MorganHelen Morgan
Helen Morgan was
29 in Applause
as 'Kitty Darling'.
Wed, Aug 01 1900 –
Thu, Oct 09 1941
Portrait of Joan PeersJoan Peers
Joan Peers was
20 in Applause
as 'April Darling'.
Thu, Aug 19 1909 –
Fri, Jul 11 1975
Portrait of Fuller Mellish Jr.Fuller Mellish Jr.
Fuller Mellish Jr. was
31 in Applause
as 'Hitch Nelson'.
Sat, Jan 01 1898 –
Sat, Feb 08 1930
Portrait of Jack CameronJack Cameron
Jack Cameron was
>> in Applause
as 'Joe King'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry WadsworthHenry Wadsworth
Henry Wadsworth was
26 in Applause
as 'Tony'.
Thu, Jun 18 1903 –
Thu, Dec 05 1974
Portrait of Mack GrayMack Gray
Mack Gray was
23 in Applause
as 'Slim's Brother'.
Mon, Dec 11 1905 –
Sat, Jan 17 1981
Portrait of Dorothy CummingDorothy Cumming
Dorothy Cumming was
30 in Applause
as 'Mother Superior'.
Wed, Apr 12 1899 –
Sat, Dec 10 1983

Crew

Portrait of Rouben MamoulianRouben Mamoulian
Rouben Mamoulian was
32 in Applause
as 'Director'
Thu, Oct 07 1897 –
Fri, Dec 04 1987
Portrait of Otto BrowerOtto Brower
Otto Brower was
33 in Applause
as 'Assistant Director'
Sun, Dec 01 1895 –
Fri, Jan 25 1946
Portrait of George J. FolseyGeorge J. Folsey
George J. Folsey was
31 in Applause
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Jul 02 1898 –
Tue, Nov 01 1988
Portrait of Walter WangerWalter Wanger
Walter Wanger was
35 in Applause
as 'Producer'
Wed, Jul 11 1894 –
Mon, Nov 18 1968
Portrait of Monta BellMonta Bell
Monta Bell was
38 in Applause
as 'Producer'
Thu, Feb 05 1891 –
Tue, Feb 04 1958
Portrait of Jesse L. LaskyJesse L. Lasky
Jesse L. Lasky was
49 in Applause
as 'Producer'
Mon, Sep 13 1880 –
Mon, Jan 13 1958
Portrait of John BasslerJohn Bassler
John Bassler was
>> in Applause
as 'Editor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Garrett FortGarrett Fort
Garrett Fort was
29 in Applause
as 'Adaptation'
Tue, Jun 05 1900 –
Fri, Oct 26 1945
Portrait of Beth BrownBeth Brown
Beth Brown was
>> in Applause
as 'Story'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of C.A. TuthillC.A. Tuthill
C.A. Tuthill was
28 in Applause
as 'Sound Mixer'
Wed, May 29 1901 –
Mon, Jul 01 1974