Million Dollar Mermaid
“Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!”
Synopsis
After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
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Million Dollar Mermaid - Official Trailer (1952)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-13
Top Cast
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Esther Williams
Annette Kellerman
Victor Mature
James Sullivan
Walter Pidgeon
Frederick Kellerman
David Brian
Alfred Harper
Donna Corcoran
Ten-Year-Old Annette
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)
Harry Hines
Andy (uncredited)
Kathryn Reed Altman
Swimmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mervyn LeRoy
- Screenplay & Story
- Everett Freeman
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Million Dollar Mermaid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mervyn LeRoy
Everett Freeman
Adolph Deutsch
George J. Folsey
John McSweeney Jr.
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Mervyn LeRoy
Director
Everett Freeman
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Million Dollar Mermaid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Million Dollar Mermaid about?
After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
Who directed Million Dollar Mermaid?
Million Dollar Mermaid was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
Who stars in Million Dollar Mermaid?
The principal cast of Million Dollar Mermaid includes Esther Williams, Victor Mature, Walter Pidgeon, David Brian, Donna Corcoran.
When was Million Dollar Mermaid released and how long is it?
Million Dollar Mermaid was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Million Dollar Mermaid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Million Dollar Mermaid was composed by Adolph Deutsch.