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September 1947 (USA) moreTagline:
In our family dad wore the pants but . . . Mother Wore Tights [Australia Theatrical]Plot:
In this chronicle of a vaudeville family, Myrtle McKinley (class of 1900) goes to San Francisco to attend business school... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Won Oscar. Another 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
A REMINDER OF MY YOUNG DAYS AT THE MOVIES. ALL HAPPY. more (9 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Betty Grable | ... | Myrtle McKinley Burt |
 | Dan Dailey | ... | Frank Burt |
| Mona Freeman | ... | Iris Burt |
| Connie Marshall | ... | Miriam 'Mikie' Burt |
| Vanessa Brown | ... | Bessie |
| Robert Arthur | ... | Bob Clarkman |
| Sara Allgood | ... | Grandmother McKinley |
| William Frawley | ... | Mr. Schneider |
| Ruth Nelson | ... | Miss Ridgeway |
| Anabel Shaw | ... | Alice Flemmerhammer |
| Stephen Dunne | ... | Roy Bivins (as Michael Dunne) |
| George Cleveland | ... | Grandfather McKinley |
| Veda Ann Borg | ... | Rosemary Olcott |
| Sig Ruman | ... | Papa (at resort) |
| Lee Patrick | ... | Lil (on train) |
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107 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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We're a Couple of Broadway Brothers moreFAQ
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A rollicking, cheerful musical about a vaudeville family and their adventures.
A classic and must see. Ask TCM or AMC to bring this back. You'll be glad you did. It is guaranteed to bring smiles and thoughts of simpler, happier times. Happy New Year.