Bathing Beauty
1944
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Academy Award Cinematography (Color) 1953 · Nominated
George Folsey received a 1953 Oscar nomination for Best Cinematography, Color . The film stars Esther Williams, Victor Mature, and Walter Pidgeon, with David Brian and Donna Corcoran . Plot. In the late 19th century, a polio-stricken Australian girl, Annette Kellerman ( Esther Williams ), swims as a means to improve her health.
Million Dollar Mermaid: Directed by Mervyn LeRoy. With Esther Williams, Victor Mature, Walter Pidgeon, David Brian. Biopic of Australian swimming champ and entertainer Annette Kellerman. After overcoming polio, Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
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- Biography, Drama, Musical
- Mervyn LeRoy
- 1953-03-13
As predicted in trade publications, Million Dollar Mermaid was a hit and was one of the top money makers of the year for M-G-M. The film received an Academy Award nomination in the Cinematography (Color) category.
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As predicted in trade publications, Million Dollar Mermaid was a hit and was one of the top money makers of the year for M-G-M. The film received an Academy Award nomination in the Cinematography (Color) category. Williams reprised her role for a Lux Radio Theatre broadcast on 14 Dec 1953.
Rent Million Dollar Mermaid on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. A musical romantic drama, this biopic tells the story of influential Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman (Esther...
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- Esther Williams
- Mervyn Leroy
- Biography
Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and produced by Arthur Hornblow Jr.. Academy Awards 1952 --- Ceremony Number 25 (source: AMPAS) Award
Watch Now. Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) 12/04/1952 (US) Drama , Music 1h 55m. User. Score. Play Trailer. Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties! Overview. After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent. Mervyn LeRoy. Director. Everett Freeman. Screenplay.
