Applause (1929): Cast
Applause is a 1929 music drama directed by Rouben Mamoulian, starring Helen Morgan as Kitty Darling, Joan Peers and Henry Wadsworth. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Director
- Rouben Mamoulian
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Applause About?
The premise of Applause without spoilers.
An early example of the backstage musical, it follows fading burlesque star Kitty Darling, who sacrifices her own youth and beauty to protect her convent‑educated daughter April from repeating her own career in the spotlight.
Applause Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- burlesque
- national film registry
- mother daughter relationship
- pre code
- dancing
- sexual desire
- shame
- drug use
- tragedy drama
- prostitute
- flashback
- chorus girl
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- attempted rape
- overdose
- sleeping pill
- show business
- beer
- sailor
- washed out star
- infidelity
- marching band
- one word title
- mother superior
- convent school
- catholic school
- nun
- theater
- based on novel
Applause Cast & Characters
Helen Morgan leads the cast as Kitty Darling, with Joan Peers as April Darling and Henry Wadsworth as Tony. Directed by Rouben Mamoulian; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rouben Mamoulian
- Helen Morgan as Kitty Darling
- Joan Peers as April Darling
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Henry Wadsworth as Tony - Mack Gray as Slim's Brother
Also Starring in Applause
· 3 more- Dorothy Cumming Mother Superior
- Fuller Mellish Jr. Hitch Nelson
- Jack Cameron Joe King
More from Rouben Mamoulian
More films directed by Rouben Mamoulian: Porgy and Bess, Silk Stockings, Summer Holiday and Rings on Her Fingers.
Applause Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “欢呼” and “Aplausos”.
- Also known as
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- 欢呼
- Aplausos
- 박수갈채
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Applause FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Applause, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Applause?
Applause runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was Applause released?
Applause was released on October 7, 1929.
Who directed Applause?
Applause was directed by Rouben Mamoulian.
More films by Rouben Mamoulian Who is in the cast of Applause?
Applause stars Helen Morgan as Kitty Darling, Joan Peers as April Darling and Henry Wadsworth as Tony, among 7 credited actors.
Does Applause have a post-credit scene?
No. Applause has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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