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Mother Wore Tights

Mother Wore Tights (1947)

5.7 | 20 Aug 1947 | 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.

Featured Crew

Miriam Young Author
Walter Lang Director
Lamar Trotti Screenplay
Charles LeMaire Wardrobe Master
Ben Nye Makeup Artist
Alfred Newman Music Director
Seymour Felix Choreographer
Kenny Williams Choreographer
Gene Rose Orchestrator
Eugene Grossman Sound

Mother Wore Tights (1947) Cast & Crew

Dan Dailey
Dan Dailey
Father
Robert Arthur
Robert Arthur
Bob Clarkman
Sara Allgood
Sara Allgood
Grandmother McKinley
William Frawley
William Frawley
Mr. Schneider
Ruth Nelson
Ruth Nelson
Miss Ridgeway
Anabel Shaw
Anabel Shaw
Alice Flemmerhammer

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