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Release Year1923
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageNo Language
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorWilliam C. deMille
WritersClara Beranger
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsThe World's Applause
About The World's Applause
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.
Directed by William C. deMille, The World's Applause leans on a strong ensemble — Bebe Daniels, Lewis Stone, Kathlyn Williams — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1923.
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