The Original Mermaid

2002 0h 52m
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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Director Michael Cordell
Writers Ana Kokkinos

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Annette Kellerman

Annette Kellerman

Herself (archive footage)

Anthony Slide

Himself

Frank Thompson

Himself

 Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Herself (archive footage)

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