The Original Mermaid
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cordell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ana Kokkinos
- Original Title
- The Original Mermaid
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Hilton Cordell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cordell
Ana Kokkinos
Sally Fryer
Ian Collie
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cordell
Director
Ana Kokkinos
Writer
Ian Collie
Producer
Sally Fryer
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Original Mermaid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Original Mermaid about?
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.
Who directed The Original Mermaid?
The Original Mermaid was directed by Michael Cordell.
Who stars in The Original Mermaid?
The principal cast of The Original Mermaid includes Annette Kellerman, Anthony Slide, Frank Thompson, Esther Williams.
When was The Original Mermaid released and how long is it?
The Original Mermaid was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 52m.