1948
Academy Awards
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Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)
Alfred Newman
Nom1948
Cinematography (Color)
Harry Jackson
Nom1948
Music (Song)
You Do in "Mother Wore Tights" Music by Josef Myrow; Lyrics by Mack Gordon
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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.
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Awards Dominance
1
Wins
3
Nominations
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- Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture) · Alfred Newman
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