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The World's Applause
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The World's Applause

1923-01-29 · 80 min · ★ 9.0

Drama

Corinne d'Alys (Daniels) achieves sudden success on the stage and among her many admirers is noted artist Robert Townsend (Menjou). Robert is married to Elsa (Williams), the sister of John Elliott (Stone), the producer responsible for Corinne's rise to fame. The young woman's head is turned by the praise she receives and, despite John's warning against Robert, she permits the latter to paint her portrait and pay her a good deal of attention. John himself loves Corinne and believes that wisdom will come to her with time.

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Directors
William C. deMille
Production companies
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bebe DanielsBebe DanielsCorinne d'Alys
Lewis StoneLewis StoneJohn Elliott
Kathlyn WilliamsKathlyn WilliamsElsa Townsend
Adolphe MenjouAdolphe MenjouRobert Townsend
Brandon HurstBrandon HurstJames Crane
Mayme KelsoMayme KelsoSecretary to Corinne
Bernice FrankMaid to Corinne
George KuwaGeorge KuwaValet to Townsend
James NeillJames NeillValet to Elliott

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