A Daughter of the Gods
1916
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Oct 25, 2018 · Sydney-born Annette Kellerman was a celebrity at the turn of the 20th century. She defied expectation at every turn — openly expressing her sexuality, appearing nude on film, and even jumping ...
Kellerman, Annette (1886–1975)Australian-born athlete, swimming star, and actress, both on stage and screen, who played a significant role in the popularization of swimming as a sport, especially for women.
1. Annette Kellerman as Actress. The Bride of Lammermoor: A Tragedy of Bonnie Scotland, 1909; Entombed Alive, 1909; The Gift of Youth, 1909; Miss Annette Kellerman, 1909; The Mermaid, 1911; National Red Cross Pageant, 1917; What Women Love, 1920. 2. Annette Kellerman as Actress and Possible Stunt Designer. A Daughter of the Gods, 1916; Queen of ...
Feb 20, 2016 · Alamy. By Justin Parkinson. BBC News Magazine. It's 100 years since Annette Kellerman became the first person to appear nude in a Hollywood film. But this was just one of many remarkable events...
Nov 2, 2017 · The extraordinary Australian woman broke records in the swimming pool before becoming a vaudeville performer, fitness guru and Hollywood actress. The Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre resides in...
6/07/1886 - 6/11/1975. Annette Kellerman, the woman who was to become internationally known as swimming’s first “Aqua Queen”, was born in Marrickville, New South Wales, in 1887, the daughter of two professional musicians. She high-kicked her way though the social barriers of the Victorian era, paving the way for women to compete in ...
Annette Kellerman – Australian silent movie star. First Australian woman to star in US silent films. The list of Annette Kellerman's achievements is extraordinary: champion swimmer and diver, vaudeville performer, international silent film star, stunt performer and entrepreneur.
