Drama ·Music · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 55m

Million Dollar Mermaid

Million Dollar Mermaid poster
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Cast
Esther Williams as Annette Kellerman Victor Mature as James Sullivan Walter Pidgeon as Frederick Kellerman David Brian as Alfred Harper Donna Corcoran as Annette - 10 years old Jesse White as Doc Cronnol
Crew
George J. Folsey — Director of Photography John McSweeney Jr. — Editor Adolph Deutsch — Original Music Composer Everett Freeman — Screenplay Arthur Hornblow Jr. — Producer Walter Plunkett — Costume Design
Tagline

Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!

Synopsis

After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.

Trailer Million Dollar Mermaid — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
divingriver thamesmusicalscandalswimming poolswimmerpoliomielite
Key Collaborators
Mervyn LeRoy Director George J. Folsey Director of Photography John McSweeney Jr. Editor Adolph Deutsch Original Music Composer Everett Freeman Screenplay Arthur Hornblow Jr. Producer Walter Plunkett Costume Design Helen Rose Costume Design
Follow the Thread

Mervyn LeRoy directed Million Dollar Mermaid. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Mervyn LeRoy's filmography → More Drama → More Music → George J. Folsey's cinematography →
Agent-readable