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.

• Rouben MamoulianDirector

• Helen MorganKitty Darling
• Joan PeersApril Darling
• Fuller Mellish Jr.Hitch Nelson
• Jack CameronJoe King
• Henry WadsworthTony
• Mack GraySlim's Brother
• Dorothy CummingMother Superior