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UNITED STATES · 1947

Mother Wore Tights

Walter Lang
vaudeville show business marriage family life coming of age
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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.

Year1947
CountryUnited States
DirectorWalter Lang
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