The Original Mermaid

The Original Mermaid

9.020020h 52mDir. Michael Cordell
Documentary

Story of Annette Kellerman, the international swimming vaudeville and silent screen star whose life story inspired the MGM classic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams, which featured lavish Busby Berkeley scenes.

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Cast

Annette Kellerman

Annette Kellerman

Herself (archive footage)

Anthony Slide

Anthony Slide

Himself

Frank Thompson

Frank Thompson

Himself

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Herself (archive footage)

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