Mother Wore Tights
"In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights"
Originally released in 1947. Mother Wore Tights is a music/drama film. directed by Walter Lang.
Starring Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, and Mona Freeman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1947
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
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, hi...
Who directed Mother Wore Tights?
Mother Wore Tights was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is Mother Wore Tights?
Mother Wore Tights has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Mother Wore Tights released?
Mother Wore Tights was released on August 20, 1947 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Wore Tights?
The main cast of Mother Wore Tights includes Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall, Vanessa Brown.