Mother Wore Tights

    Mother Wore Tights
    1947

    Synopsis

    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.

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    Cast

    • Betty GrableMother
    • Dan DaileyFather
    • Mona FreemanIris
    • Connie MarshallMikie
    • Vanessa BrownBessie
    • Robert ArthurBob Clarkman
    • Sara AllgoodGrandmother McKinley
    • William FrawleyMr. Schneider
    • Ruth NelsonMiss Ridgeway
    • Anabel ShawAlice Flemmerhammer

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