
Mother Wore Tights
Mother Wore Tights
Release: 1947-08-20·Runtime: 107m·★ 5.7
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
Betty Grableas Mother
Vanessa Brownas Bessie
Sara Allgoodas Grandmother McKinley
Will Wrightas Withers (uncredited)
Mona Freemanas Iris
Connie Marshallas Mikie
William Frawleyas Mr. Schneider
Ruth Nelsonas Miss Ridgeway
George Clevelandas Grandfather McKinley
Sig Rumanas Papa
Anne Baxteras Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Dan Daileyas Father
Robert Arthuras Bob Clarkman
Anabel Shawas Alice Flemmerhammer
Ruth Cliffordas Resort Guest (uncredited)
Mae Marshas Resort Guest (uncredited)
Lee MacGregoras Boy (uncredited)
Stephen Dunneas Roy Bivins
Veda Ann Borgas Rosemary Olcott
Lee Patrickas Lil
Karolyn Grimesas Iris - Age 6 (uncredited)
Kathleen Lockhartas Mrs. Clarkman (uncredited)
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