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