Storyline

Million Dollar Mermaid tells the story of Australian swimming sensation Annette Kellerman, who overcame childhood polio to go on and achieve fame as a professional swimmer and film star in the early decades of the 20th century. At the same time, she scandalized the world by wearing a one-piece bathing suit on public beaches long before the style was accepted in polite company, and made waves in other ways as well. The story was a perfect vehicle decades later to showcase the star quality of Esther Williams in the 1950s, and Kellerman's moniker was picked up by Life Magazine when it named Ms. Williams the "Million Dollar Mermaid" herself.—Tedosan

Plot Keywords

handicap, ballerina, ballet, carnival, diving, engagement ring, ethnic stereotype, freak accident, hospital room, movie set, airplane, dancer, fountain, kangaroo, musical number, stunt, swimming underwater, swimsuit, female athlete, movie studio

Short Review

Esther Williams, cinema's singular swimming sensation, landed one of her best roles in this biopic about aquatic Australian star Annette Kellerman.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 6.99, Track Rental Price: 2.99, Collection Price: 6.99,