
Mother Wore Tights
Mother Wore Tights
Release: 1947-08-20·Runtime: 107m·★ 5.3
MusicDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Cast
William Frawleyas Mr. Schneider
Anabel Shawas Alice Flemmerhammer
Lee Patrickas Lil
Will Wrightas Withers (uncredited)
Stephen Dunneas Roy Bivins
Veda Ann Borgas Rosemary Olcott
Anne Baxteras Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ruth Cliffordas Resort Guest (uncredited)
Kathleen Lockhartas Mrs. Clarkman (uncredited)
Mae Marshas Resort Guest (uncredited)
Robert Arthuras Bob Clarkman
Ruth Nelsonas Miss Ridgeway
Sig Rumanas Papa
Dan Daileyas Father
Connie Marshallas Mikie
Vanessa Brownas Bessie
George Clevelandas Grandfather McKinley
Karolyn Grimesas Iris - Age 6 (uncredited)
Betty Grableas Mother
Mona Freemanas Iris
Sara Allgoodas Grandmother McKinley
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