Mother Wore Tights (1947)

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.

Released Aug. 20, 1947 107 min 7+

Genres: Drama, Music, Musical, Romance

Keywords: tmdb.vaudeville, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.blockbuster, imdb.camp, imdb.vaudeville, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.grable-and-dailey + 4 more, awards.oscar-winner, awards.oscar-nominated, aspectratio.1-37-1, imdb.woman-wears-a-tie