The Original Mermaid(2002)
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.
The Original Mermaid (2002) is a documentary film directed by Michael Cordell, released on February 20, 2002 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Annette Kellerman, Anthony Slide, Frank Thompson and Esther Williams. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Cordell
- Writers:
- Ana Kokkinos
- Producers:
- Ian Collie
- Production:
- Hilton Cordell Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Original Mermaid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Annette Kellerman
as Herself (archive footage)
- Anthony Slide
Anthony Slide
as Himself
- Frank Thompson
Frank Thompson
as Himself
Esther Williams
as Herself (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Cordell, written by Ana Kokkinos, produced by Ian Collie.
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The Original Mermaid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Original Mermaid – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Original Mermaid?
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The main cast of The Original Mermaid (2002) includes Annette Kellerman, Anthony Slide, Frank Thompson and Esther Williams. The film was directed by Michael Cordell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Original Mermaid released?
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The Original Mermaid was released on February 20, 2002 and runs for 52m.
Is The Original Mermaid worth watching?
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The Original Mermaid (2002) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.