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Released · 2002
The Original Mermaid
9.0(1) 52m 2002-02-20
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.
Director · Michael Cordell
Writing · Ana Kokkinos
Cast
Annette Kellerman
Herself (archive footage)
A
Anthony Slide
Himself
F
Frank Thompson
Himself
Esther Williams
Herself (archive footage)
