Million Dollar Mermaid
“Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!”
1952•1h 55m•6.5•Released
DramaMusic
After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Writer
Everett Freeman
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Esther Williams
Annette Kellerman
Victor Mature
James Sullivan
Walter Pidgeon
Frederick Kellerman
David Brian
Alfred Harper
Donna Corcoran
Annette - 10 years old
Jesse White
Doc Cronnol
Maria Tallchief
Pavlova
Howard Freeman
Aldrich
Charles Watts
Policeman
Wilton Graff
Garvey
Frank Ferguson
Prosecutor
James Bell
Judge
James Flavin
Conductor
Willis Bouchey
Director
Larri Thomas
Swimmer (uncredited)
Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
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