Mother Wore Tights
1947· 107 min· United States
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.
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 1 win & 2 nominations total
Cast

Betty Grable

Dan Dailey

Mona Freeman

William Frawley

George Cleveland

Ruth Nelson
VB
Vanessa Brown

Anne Baxter
SA
Sara Allgood

Veda Ann Borg
LP
Lee Patrick

Sig Ruman