Applause

Name: Applause
Cast: Helen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr., Jack Cameron, Henry Wadsworth

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Rouben MamoulianWriter: Beth BrownProducers: Jesse L. Lasky, Monta Bell, Walter Wanger

Helen Morgan

as Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

as April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

as Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

as Joe King

Henry Wadsworth

as Tony

Mack Gray

as Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

as Mother Superior

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