Read the full synopsis of million dollar mermaid, 1952, directed by mervyn leroy, with esther williams, victor mature, walter pidgeon, at turner classic movies. Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film. After overcoming polio, kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her onepiece bathing suit is considered indecent. 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.
As the film was based on fact, million dollar mermaid 1952 broke with tradition in that all of its musical numbers are compressed into one section of the story, during kellermans tenure in new yorks legendary hippodrome water tank. Million dollar mermaid 1952 photograph issued by mgm studios. Million dollar mermaid premiered in december 1952, and in january esther williams was voted the number one female movie star in fifty countries by the hollywood foreign press association the golden globe people. Million dollar mermaid 1952 full movie download full hd. Million dollar mermaid is an uneven esther williams vehicle. This film is the biography of australian swimming sensation annette kellerman, who overcame childhood polio to achieve fame as a professional swimmer and film star in the. Million dollar mermaid mervyn le roy, 1952, which gave splashy star esther williams the title of her autobiography, is a standard hollywood biopic lit by several stupefying water ballet setpieces. Million dollar mermaid marked the the last onscreen credit for berkely until the 1962 mgm production of jumbo see above, on which he was credited as the second unit director. Million dollar mermaid is an english movie directed by mervyn leroy released in the year 1952. Million dollar mermaid 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Million dollar mermaid official trailer 1952 youtube.
Million dollar mermaid 1952 this is my contribution to the classic movie blog associations fabulous films of the 50s blogathon which runs may 2226. With esther williams, victor mature, walter pidgeon, david brian. Million dollar mermaid 1952 turner classic movies tcm will pay tribute to legendary film star and swimmer esther williams with a 24hour marathon of films beginning thursday, june, at 8 p. Williams was the million dollar mermaid, a nickname that stuck with her and that she chose as the title of her autobiography. In million dollar mermaid, williams plays annette kellerman, a reallife. From swimming champ to long distance swimmer to movie star, the film follows her career. Original million dollar mermaid 1952 movie poster in vg.
Im thrilled to be participating, and its been great to read all the wonderful entries. Now you can watch full million dollar mermaid in best quality with duration 115 min and was released on 19521204 and mpaa rating is 0. Million dollar mermaid 1952 esther williams interview. Williams is annette kellerman, the australian swim star who became an international celebrity after first tackling the thames and then outraging. That was when i was first exposed to esther williams and million dollar mermaid was one of the movies that was shown that left a major impression on me.
Mgm thought it needed to be a light musical comedy starring. Million dollar mermaid 1952 the blonde at the film. Vintage original black and white 8x10 publicity photograph in good condition, as issued in 1974 by mgm for the release of thats entertainment which included scenes from this original mgm film. Michael feinstein intro million dollar mermaid 1952. My fabulous film of the 50s is million dollar mermaid starring esther williams as reallife australian swimming star annette kellerman. Million dollar mermaid marked the the last onscreen credit for berkely until the 1962 mgm production of jumbo, on which he was credited as the second unit director. Watch million dollar mermaid full movie in hd visit after overcoming polio, annette kellerman achieves fame and creat. Like a lot of biopics from old hollywood, million dollar mermaid takes many liberties with annette kellermans story. Esther williams in million dollar mermaid 1952 esther.
In million dollar mermaid, williams plays annette kellerman, a reallife australian. Million dollar mermaid is a film directed by mervyn leroy with esther williams, victor mature, walter pidgeon, david brian, year. The woman was reluctant to sign over the rights in the first place. Million dollar mermaid 1952 million dollar mermaid. Williams does a fine job as does costar victor mature. Critics in 1952 liked the aquatic ballets, but were rather skeptical about the rest of the film. Million dollar mermaid is a 1952 metrogoldwynmayer biographical musical film of the life of australian swimming star annette kellerman. A story inspired by the life of annette kellerman, an australian swimming champion and water ballet performer who performed in new yorks hippodrome. The new york times critic bosley crowther praised the elegant miss williams in the hippodrome number, but heaped. Overview of million dollar mermaid, 1952, directed by mervyn leroy, with esther williams, victor mature, walter pidgeon, at turner classic movies. The big watershow scene the film is famous for is indeed magnificent. I thought esther, did a wonderful acting tribute to annette. Williams costarred with victor mature, who played kellermanns husband and manager, james sullivan. This is an excerpt from a mute trailer for metrogoldwynmayers million dollar mermaid mervyn leroy, usa, 1952.
Even as young as i was at that time i knew i was watching. May 19, 2011 million dollar mermaid, a perfect role for esther williams. Way over the top it makes an impression every time. Who else but esther williams could star in a romantic drama with musical numbers bearing a title like this. In million dollar mermaid 1952, williams portrayed annette kellermann, a reallife australian swimming and diving star. Million dollar mermaid 1952 directed by mervyn leroy. A strong swimmer who longs to dance ballet, annette kellerman moves with her father from australia to england. Reportedly, she was annoyed with mgm when they remade her 1914 film neptunes daughter in 1949. Million dollar mermaid was the 1952 blockbuster that cemented swimmer and aquamusical star esther williams as a hollywood luminary. Million dollar mermaid also known as the one piece bathing suit uk is a 1952 metrogoldwynmayer biographical musical film of the life of.
This movie had victor mature, esther williams in the lead roles of the film. Vintage photo 1952 esther williams million dollar mermaid. Million dollar mermaid 1952 esther williams interview duration. Biopic of australian swimming champ and entertainer annette kellerman. As predicted in trade publications, million dollar mermaid was a hit and was one of the top money makers of the year for mgm. Well, she called her 1999 autobiography the million dollar mermaid. She thought it should have been like the red shoes. The two engaged in a passionate affair during filming. A onetime little mermaid remembers swimming with esther. Story of the rise to fame of the australian swimmer annette kellerman.
After running into financial trouble, she reluctantly works with two showbiz promoters who lead her to fame, fortune, romance and scandal. Original mgm three sheet poster 41x81 for the mervyn leroy musical biography, million dollar mermaid 1952 starring esther williams, victor mature, and walter pidgeon. Director mervyn leroy starring esther williams, victor mature, walter pidgeon. The film is based on the life story of annette kellerman and stars then relative. In million dollar mermaid, williams plays annette kellerman, a reallife australian swimming star who took up the sport as a child to strengthen her legs, which were severely weakened by a birth. They both had cameos in the film callaway went thataway 1951. Media for the 1952 film million dollar mermaid about the life of annette kellerman. The film ends on a real downer, dont worry all ok in real life. On an island with you 1948 official trailer esther williams, peter lawford movie hd duration. As such, the montage utilizing scenes from williams earlier musicals, the underwater ballet and the lavish. Busby berkeley staged the films elaborate waterballet sequences.
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