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1947

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.

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Posters

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Mother Wore Tights (1947) theatrical poster - US
US theatrical
Mother Wore Tights (1947) international poster - US
US international
Mother Wore Tights (1947) character poster - US
US character
Mother Wore Tights (1947) teaser poster - US
US teaser
Mother Wore Tights (1947) imax poster - US
US imax

Awards

1 win, 3 nominations

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