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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score
Setting
California
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1948 academy_award
Titles
| Original title | Mother Wore Tights | |
| Alternate title | Maman était new-look |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
