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Mother Wore Tights

Mother Wore Tights

1947•107 min.•

United States of America

★5.3(9)

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.
  • Music
  • Drama

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Crew

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