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.


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 / Ana Kokkinos
Writer: Ana Kokkinos
Stars: Annette Kellerman / Anthony Slide / Frank Thompson / Esther Williams
Genre: Documentary
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