The movie, “Mother Wore Tights”, is a musical drama released in 1947. The story follows a vaudeville family – particularly Myrtle McKinley who leaves business school to join a chorus line and later marries a star, Frank Burt. This article shines light on the movie’s shooting locations, the talents involved in its production, along with some intriguing trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed predominantly at Stage 3, 20th Century Fox Studios, situated at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA. However, no specific filming dates have been provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Betty Grable | Myrtle McKinley |
| Dan Dailey | Frank Burt |
| Mona Freeman | Iris |
| Connie Marshall | Mikie |
| Vanessa Brown | Bessie |
| Robert Arthur | Bob Clarkman |
| Sara Allgood | Grandmother McKinley |
| William Frawley | Mr. Schneider |
| Ruth Nelson | Miss Ridgeway |
| Anabel Shaw | Alice Flemmerhammer |
| George Cleveland | Grandfather McKinley |
| Veda Ann Borg | Rosemary Olcott |
| Sig Ruman | Papa |
| Lee Patrick | Lil |
| Señor Wences | Señor Wences |
| Anne Baxter | Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
| Esther Brodelet | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Maxine Carole | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Chick Chandler | Ed (uncredited) |
| Harry Cheshire | Minister (uncredited) |
| Ruth Clifford | Resort Guest (uncredited) |
| Grace Davies | Dancer (uncredited) |
| George Davis | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Shirley Doble | Iris’ Friend (uncredited) |
| Maude Eburne | Mrs. Muggins (uncredited) |
| Antonio Filauri | Papa Capucci (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | Mr. Clarkman (uncredited) |
| Joan Gerians | Baby (uncredited) |
| Ann Gowland | Mikie – Age 3 (uncredited) |
| Billy M. Greene | First Policeman (uncredited) |
| Joseph J. Greene | Doorman (uncredited) |
| Karolyn Grimes | Iris – Age 6 (uncredited) |
| Nancy Hale | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Alvin Hammer | Clarence (uncredited) |
| Ted Jordan | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Randolph Kaye | Iris’ Friend (uncredited) |
| Marian Kerrigan | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Anne Kimbell | Iris’ Friend (uncredited) |
| Stephen Kirchner | Myrtle’s Dancing Partner (uncredited) |
| Donna La Barr | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Elaine Langan | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Kathleen Lockhart | Mrs. Clarkman (uncredited) |
| Lee MacGregor | Boy (uncredited) |
| Mae Marsh | Resort Guest (uncredited) |
| Ernesto Molinari | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Tom Moore | Man (uncredited) |
| Eula Morgan | Opera Singer (uncredited) |
| Lenore Nelems | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Frank Orth | Stage Doorman (uncredited) |
| Eleanor Peterson | Dancer (uncredited) |
| A. Robins | Self (uncredited) |
| Eileen Robinson | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Harry Seymour | Man (uncredited) |
| Buster Slaven | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Lotte Stein | Mama (uncredited) |
| Tom Stevenson | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Mary Stewart | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sue Taylor | Dancer (uncredited) |
| David Thursby | Second Policeman (uncredited) |
| Valerie Traxler | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Kenny Williams | Dance Director (uncredited) |
| Will Wright | Withers (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Directed by Walter Lang, the movie showcases a talented ensemble cast including Betty Grable, Dan Dailey and Mona Freeman amongst others.
- An Oscar-winning film, “Mother Wore Tights” was not only recognized for its acting, but also its writing by Lamar Trotti and Miriam Young, and the music accompaniment by David Buttolph.
- One claim to fame, is that this was reportedly Betty Grable’s favourite out of all her movies.
- A minor yet interesting detail to note is that during Betty Grable’s top hat performance in the film, her lipstick color seems to change from deep red to light terracotta and back to deep red again, before her dance is over.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Stage 3, 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
