Documentary · 2002 · 52m

The Original Mermaid

The Original Mermaid poster
Director
Michael Cordell
Cast
Annette Kellerman as Herself (archive footage) Anthony Slide as Himself Frank Thompson as Himself Esther Williams as Herself (archive footage)
Crew
Sally Fryer — Editor Ana Kokkinos — Writer Ian Collie — Producer
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
sydney, australiaswimming poolswimming1900s
Key Collaborators
Michael Cordell Director Sally Fryer Editor Ana Kokkinos Writer Ian Collie Producer
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