Mother Wore Tights (1947)
08/20/1947 (US) • 1h 47m
In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights
Overview
In this chronicle of a vaudeville family, Myrtle McKinley (class of 1900) goes to San Francisco to attend business school, but ends up in a chorus line. Soon, star Frank Burt notices her talent, hires her for a "two-act", then marries her. Incidents of the marriage and the growing pains of eldest daughter Miriam are followed, interspersed with nostalgic musical numbers.
Top Billed Cast
Mother
Father
Iris
Mikie
Bessie
Bob Clarkman
Grandmother McKinley
Mr. Schneider
Miss Ridgeway
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