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The Original Mermaid
The Original Mermaid
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The Original Mermaid

2002
52m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2002

Runtime

52m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Feb 20, 2002
Director
Michael Cordell
Production
Hilton Cordell Productions
Hilton Cordell Productions

Top Cast

4 Cast Members

Annette Kellerman

Annette Kellerman

Herself (archive footage)

Anthony Slide

Himself

Frank Thompson

Himself

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Herself (archive footage)

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