A 1933 American Pre-Code drama directed by Charles Brabin that has a frustrated woman (Alice Brady) pushing her daughter (Maureen O Sullivan) into becoming a star, leading to problems for their relationship.
The movie also stars Franchot Tone, Phillip Holmes, Ted Healy, Russell Hardie, C Henry Gordon, Alan Edwards, and Ben Alexander.
It was released on September 29, 1933.
Tropes for the film:
- Disappeared Dad: Shirley's father died four years prior to the start of the movie.
- The Film of the Book: Based on Bradford Ropes novel of the same name.
- Stage Mom: Kitty Lorraine, the titular character, uses blackmail to get her daughter out a touring revue so she can take the lead in a huge Broadway production.
- Tagline: "Her life was all CAREER and no CARESSES".
