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The Original Mermaid

9.0Feb 20, 20020h 52mDocumentary

Directed by Michael Cordell

Written by Ana Kokkinos

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.

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Cast

Annette Kellerman

Annette Kellerman

Herself (archive footage)

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Anthony Slide

Himself

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Frank Thompson

Himself

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Herself (archive footage)