Mother Wore Tights (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1947, Mother Wore Tights is a music film directed by Walter Lang, running about 107 minutes. “In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Mother Wore Tights stars Betty Grable as Mother, Dan Dailey as Father, Mona Freeman as Iris and Connie Marshall as Mikie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Mother Wore Tights has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Wore Tights page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Wore Tights tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Wore Tights (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Wore Tights change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Wore Tights worth watching?
- Mother Wore Tights holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Wore Tights?
- Mother Wore Tights stars Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman, Connie Marshall and Vanessa Brown.
- When was Mother Wore Tights released?
- Mother Wore Tights was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.