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The Original Mermaid
Documentary

THE ORIGINAL MERMAID

20020h 52m9.0 TMDb

Directed by Michael Cordell

Spoiler-Free

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.

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)

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.4
Complexity6.2
Humor5.8
Realism8.2
Action5
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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