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Mother Wore Tights

Where:

California

When:

The 1900s

In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights — 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 in 1947 — 107 minutes

Genre:

Music

Language:

English