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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.

Release Date: October 07, 1929

Status: Released

Genres:

Music

Drama

60

Cast

Helen Morgan

Helen Morgan

Kitty Darling

Joan Peers

Joan Peers

April Darling

Fuller Mellish Jr.

Hitch Nelson

Jack Cameron

Joe King

Henry Wadsworth

Henry Wadsworth

Tony

Mack Gray

Mack Gray

Slim's Brother

Dorothy Cumming

Dorothy Cumming

Mother Superior