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.

Applause is a 1929 movie. Genres: Drama, Music. Directed by Rouben Mamoulian. Main cast: Helen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr., Jack Cameron, Henry Wadsworth. Runtime: 80 minutes. Its average rating is 6.2 out of 10, from 27 votes.