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.
Unfortunately the movie Applause is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Rouben Mamoulian | Director |
| Writing | Beth Brown | Story |
| Writing | Garrett Fort | Adaptation |
| Production | Monta Bell | Producer |
| Production | Jesse L. Lasky | Producer |
| Production | Walter Wanger | Producer |
| Camera | George J. Folsey | Director of Photography |
| Editing | John Bassler | Editor |
| Directing | Otto Brower | Assistant Director |
| Sound | C.A. Tuthill | Sound Mixer |
