Applause (1973)
In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains.
1973 · NR · 1h 43m · Drama, Music, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie
An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.
Director: Bill Foster
Writers: Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Lee Adams
Music by: Charles Strouse
Cast
Lauren Bacall as Margo ChanningLarry Hagman as Bill SampsonPenny Fuller as Eve HarringtonSarah Marshall as Karen RichardsRobert Mandan as Howard BenedictHarvey Evans as DuaneRod McLennan as Buzz RichardsDebbie Bowen as DebbieBob Sherman as BertDavid Knight as PeterJames Berwick as StanKen Barrie as Bill Sampson (Singing voice)More like this
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