The Original Mermaid (2002)
• February 20th, 2002 • 0h 52min
Documentary
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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