Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, Mona Freeman

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...( read more  read more... ) 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.

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Unrated, 107 min.

Directed by: Walter Lang

Release Date: January 1, 1947

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  • June 21, 2008
    This is a good movie
  • March 9, 2008
    Best Betty Grable movie!
  • February 26, 2008
    Best Betty Grable movie i've seen! WHy isn't this out on DVD?!!

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