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The Original Mermaid

The Original Mermaid

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Documentary
πŸ“œ Overview: 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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πŸ“† Date Released: 2002-02-20
⌚ Running Time: 52 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 0.0

Beloved Cast

Annette Kellerman original image
Herself (archive footage)
Annette Kellerman
Anthony Slide original image
Himself
Anthony Slide
Frank Thompson original image
Himself
Frank Thompson
Esther Williams original image
Herself (archive footage)
Esther Williams

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