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The Original Mermaid
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The Original Mermaid

2002
Directed byMichael Cordell
0h 52m

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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Annette KellermanHerself (archive footage)Anthony SlideHimselfFrank Thompson
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Documentary
STATUSReleased
RATING
NR

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