The Original Mermaid

The Original Mermaid (2002)

9.0 52 min Movie
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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