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Movie, 1929

Applause

IMDb 6.2, 80 min, Music, Drama, United States of America

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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DirectorRouben Mamoulian
WritersBeth Brown, Garrett Fort, Dolly Morse, E.Y. Harburg
GenreMusic, Drama
Runtime80 min
ReleasedMon, Oct 7, 1929
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0019644

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