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Applause (1929)

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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Variety Staff 23 Feb 2012

This is the real old burlesque, in its background, people and atmosphere. So was Beth Brown's book, and Garret Fort has adapted with sufficient fidelity to hold together the odd story that makes an odd picture.

Katie S 23 Aug 2008

Rouben Mamoulian was a visionary, and you can see his genius in every frame of this film. There is nothing static about the camera work in this 1929 tragedy. Yes, the story is a bit creaky to modern eyes, and the dialog can be a little heavy-handed, but the story is darker than would be allowed just a few years later, and very adult. Helen Morgan is a revelation - almost unrecognizable in her dowdy costume and peroxide wig. Joan Peers is suitably terrified of her step-father, who is believably horrific. Further, the Kino DVD has all sorts of great extras that are worth the price of admission on their own. Terrific find.

Craig T 07 Jun 2014

This is a perfectly observed character study, small in story but ablaze with one of the finest screen performances of all time. Paprika Steen is so phenomenal, her work is almost beyond description. Watching this, one is never quite sure where the film is going, yet always certain wherever it goes, it'll be flawlessly true.

Razvan Florentin P 15 Sep 2011

Paprika Steen is phenomenal as a recovering alcoholic attempting to navigate her way through sobriety. One viewing is defintely not enough to fully capture the powerful nuances of her performance.

Dennis Schwartz 27 Jul 2006

may be the most innovative film of the early talkie era.