Mother Wore Tights

1947· 107 min★ 6.4· 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.

Cast: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman

Director: Walter Lang