Mother Wore Tights
“In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights”
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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Betty Grable
Mother
Dan Dailey
Father
Mona Freeman
Iris
Connie Marshall
Mikie
Vanessa Brown
Bessie
Robert Arthur
Bob Clarkman
Sara Allgood
Grandmother McKinley
William Frawley
Mr. Schneider
Ruth Nelson
Miss Ridgeway
Anabel Shaw
Alice Flemmerhammer
Stephen Dunne
Roy Bivins
George Cleveland
Grandfather McKinley
Veda Ann Borg
Rosemary Olcott
Sig Ruman
Papa
Lee Patrick
Lil
Señor Wences
Señor Wences
Anne Baxter
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ruth Clifford
Resort Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Frank Burt, David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Mother Wore Tights
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Lamar Trotti, Miriam Young, Mack Gordon, Gus Kahn
Frank Burt, David Buttolph
Harry Jackson
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Lamar Trotti
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Frank Burt
Original Music Composer
Lamar Trotti
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Harry Jackson
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Wore Tights
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What is Mother Wore Tights about?
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.
Who directed Mother Wore Tights?
Mother Wore Tights was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Mother Wore Tights?
The principal cast of Mother Wore Tights includes Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall, Vanessa Brown.
When was Mother Wore Tights released and how long is it?
Mother Wore Tights was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Wore Tights?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Wore Tights was composed by Frank Burt, David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Wore Tights?
Mother Wore Tights holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).