Million Dollar Mermaid

G
1h 55m
1952
6.4 /10 (26)

Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!

Overview

After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1952-12-04

Top Billed 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)

Maudie Prickett

Grace (uncredited)

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