Reviews for Applause

6.3 / 10 1h 20min

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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Review by user4393hzxp6gq

For 1929 it's amazing, long takes, sincere acting, moving camera work and a timeless story but it's much more than that!

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All Reaction moments

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Review by user625iv8erjpy

Great early talkie backstager with inventive camera work

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Review by ThunderousTiger

One of the greatest early talkies

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Review by user566yfexpawh

The Unchained Camera Really Moves In Mamoulian's Debut

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Review by ElectricEagle

An antique that is a must-see for film historians!

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Review by GalaxyGoddess

Applaud Mamoulian's APPLAUSE with Even Greater Entusiasm

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Review by user51b11vhe01

Rare chance to see Helen Morgan

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Review by user946fdcvj7bd

Perhaps the first great sound film?

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Review by user965sg35rf01

Stella Dallas meets Mamma Rose for a Brief Encounter

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Review by SunflowerSphinx

The revelations of show-business backstage in an impressively barefaced 'noir' from 1928.

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Review by CrystalCaterpillar

Paramount's horrible first musical

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Review by user41d7e2f6e9

Rouben Mamoulian's early talkie Applause can still marvel with its innovations

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Review by ElectricElk

Hard to believe that such a great film was made in 1929.

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Review by user853sve52xx0

A great example of early sound film.

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Review by user551k7pjjmpb

the tragic tale of Kitty Darling

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