Applause

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Rouben Mamoulian

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

Joe King

Henry Wadsworth

Tony

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother