The Original Mermaid

The Original Mermaid

52 mins | Documentary | Feb. 20, 2002

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.

The Original Mermaid

52 mins | Documentary | Feb. 20, 2002

The Original Mermaid
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.
Producers Hilton Cordell Productions
Original title The Original Mermaid
Directors Michael Cordell
Writers Ana Kokkinos

Cast

Annette Kellerman

as Herself (archive footage)

Anthony Slide

as Himself

Frank Thompson

as Himself

Esther Williams

as Herself (archive footage)