The Original Mermaid

Name: The Original Mermaid
Cast: Annette Kellerman, Anthony Slide, Frank Thompson, Esther Williams

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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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Cast & Crew

Director: Michael CordellWriter: Ana KokkinosProducer: Ian Collie

Annette Kellerman

as Herself (archive footage)

Anthony Slide

as Himself

Frank Thompson

as Himself

Esther Williams

as Herself (archive footage)

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