Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) 16mm feature Esther Williams, Victor Mature MGM

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Seller: picturepaddock ✉️ (1,525) 100%, Location: Narre Warren North, AU, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 332415691974 Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) 16mm feature Esther Williams, Victor Mature MGM. Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)  Here is a 16mm feature print of the 1952 Esther Williams MGM biopic Million Dollar Mermaid. This is the story of Australian swimmer Annette  Kellerman. She grew up in Sydney and Melbourne and then became a worldwide star due to her swimming feats, aqua-follies and her infamous one piece swim suit. She became one of Australia's first major international film stars and Harvard University said she had the perfect body. A fast moving and fun movie.  The print has faded colour but runs well  on my Bell & Howell 1568. Comes on two reels.

From IMDB:

Annette Kellerman was an Australian swimming star who created a scandal in 1902 by introducing the one-piece bathing suit at a public beach. Her rise from obscurity is chronicled here, after a bout with a childhood illness that left her crippled for awhile. America's swimming sweetheart Esther Williams was the obvious choice to play the champion swimmer and she does a fine job. She gets solid support from Victor Mature as a cocky promoter with Walter Pidgeon and David Brian in good supporting roles.

The main ingredients are the swimming numbers--and the highlight is the acquacade spectacular choreographed by none other than Busby Berkeley. With exceptional color photography, good script and more than competent performances, this one is a winner.

Victor Mature has a colorful performance as the cocky promoter.

As for Esther Williams, it's easy to see why she was a top box-office draw at MGM during the '40s and '50s.

Scans from this actual print. 

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  • Condition: Good
  • Condition: Light wear with a few light scratches only. Occasional splice. Colour is faded.See scans from the print. No vinegar smell noted.
  • Language: English

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