A burlesque star seeks to keep her convent-raised daughter away from her low-down life and abusive lover/stage manager..


I think most people assume movies from 1929 are just people standing near a flower vase talking very loudly. Applause isn't that movie. If you want to see what happens when a director actually tries to make art while everyone else is just figuring out where to put the microphones, you should watch this tonight. It’s ...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Rouben Mamoulian

Charles Horan
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"I think most people assume movies from 1929 are just people standing near a flower vase talking very loudly. Applause isn't that movie. If you want to see what happens when a director actually tries to make art while everyone else is just figuring out where to put the microphones, you should watch this tonight. It’s perfect for people who like tragic stories about people who are their own worst enemies. If you hate old movies that sound like they were recorded in a tin can, you might struggle,..."
Jack Cameron
Beth Brown, Garrett Fort
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