Mother Wore Tights

1947

NR

1h 47m

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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.

Directors

Writers

Lamar Trotti(screenplay by)
Miriam Young(author by)
Mack Gordon(lyricist by)
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Robert Arthur
Bob Clarkman
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Sara Allgood
Grandmother McKinley
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William Frawley
Mr. Schneider
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Ruth Nelson
Miss Ridgeway
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Anabel Shaw
Alice Flemmerhammer
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Stephen Dunne
Roy Bivins
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George Cleveland
Grandfather McKinley
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Veda Ann Borg
Rosemary Olcott
Señor Wences
Señor Wences
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Anne Baxter
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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Ruth Clifford
Resort Guest (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

Lamar Trotti(screenplay by)
Miriam Young(author by)
Mack Gordon(lyricist by)

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Release date

August 20, 1947 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

20th Century Fox

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