The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
27 audience votes
Key crew
- Rouben MamoulianDirector
Cast
- Helen MorganKitty Darling
- Joan PeersApril Darling
- Fuller Mellish Jr.Hitch Nelson
- Jack CameronJoe King
- Henry WadsworthTony
- Mack GraySlim's Brother
- Dorothy CummingMother Superior
Stills
Themes
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