Summaries

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

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.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • national film registry
  • mother daughter relationship
  • dancing
  • burlesque
  • pre code
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Musical
Release date Jan 3, 1930
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Kaufman Astoria Studios - 3412 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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