Mother Wore Tights (1947)

1947 · 107 min · Music, Drama

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.

Directed by Walter Lang. Starring Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall and Vanessa Brown.

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