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- Jupiter's Darling. Esther Williams, Howard Keel, Gower Champion. 17 votes. Rome is on the verge of being conquered by Hannibal (Howard Keel). While Rome's ruler, Fabius Maximus (George Sanders), plots a defense against Hannibal's armies, Fabius' fiancée, Amytis (Esther Williams), is curious about the fearless conquerer.
- Dangerous When Wet. Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas, Jack Carson. 33 votes. Athletic farmer's daughter Katie Higgins (Esther Williams) and her tightly knit family all love swimming.
- This Time for Keeps. Esther Williams, Lauritz Melchior, Jimmy Durante. 17 votes. During World War II, synchronized swimming starlet Nora Cambaretti (Esther Williams) is sent overseas to entertain the U.S. troops.
- Thrill of a Romance. Van Johnson, Esther Williams, Lauritz Melchior. 24 votes. Cynthia Glenn (Esther Williams), a beautiful swimming teacher, marries Robert (Carleton G. Young), a dull but wealthy white-collar worker.
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- Million Dollar Mermaid
- Bathing Beauty
- Dangerous When Wet
- Neptune's Daughter
- Easy to Love
- Thrill of A Romance
- Easy to Wed
- On An Island with You
Esther Williams was Hollywood's "Million Dollar Mermaid" and possibly the most unique star ever to grace the silver screen. Although she grew to become a likable actress and successful singer, Esther Williams will forever be remembered as the starlet who turned swimming into an art form. To this day, no other actress has ever attempted the water ba...
Million Dollar Mermaid(1952)Bathing Beauty(1944)Dangerous When Wet(1953)Neptune's Daughter(1949)Based on the life of Australian aquatic star, Annette Kellerman, Million Dollar Mermaidis in many ways the ultimate showcase of Esther’s unique talents. It features one of her greatest performances in and out of the water and is certainly the most ambitious film she ever appeared in. A rare musical drama in Esther’s career, it tells the incredible ...
Originally titled The Co-Ed and clearly written as a Red Skelton vehicle, after seeing Esther in the finished film the studio quickly changed the title to Bathing Beauty. Best described as a kind of variety showcase, this movie made Esther an instant star. But, the real star of the film is still Red Skelton, who plays popular songwriter, Steve Elli...
Dangerous When Wetmarks an important milestone in the life and career of Esther Williams. It is the first and only movie in which Esther starred opposite future husband, Fernando Lamas. (Fernando also happens to be one of the only professional grade swimmers with whom Esther ever co-starred). In the film, Esther plays Katie Higgins, the eldest daug...
Filmed partly in the famed Weeki Wachee Springs—an iconic Florida attraction known for its resident mermaids—Neptune’s Daughter reteams Esther with her Bathing Beautyco-star, Red Skelton. But this time, it's Esther who’s the main attraction. She plays Eve Barrett, a former swimmer who’s become the face (and designer) of a popular bathing suit compa...
Easy to Lovecontains some of Esther’s favorite water ballets, and is truly a movie only she could do. Esther plays the role of Julie Hallerton, the main attraction at Florida’s (now defunct theme park) Cypress Gardens. Julie has long pined after her workaholic boss, Ray (Van Johnson), but Ray has never shown the slightest interest. Eventually, Juli...
Before Esther co-starred with Van Johnson in Easy To Love, they appeared together in this breezy romance. Esther stars as Cynthia, a swimming instructor who rushes into marriage with charming businessman, Bob Delbar. Shortly after the ceremony, Bob gets an urgent call from his office and he leaves Cynthia to spend their romantic honeymoon by hersel...
A musical remake of the film, Libeled Lady, Easy to Wedonce again pairs Esther with co-star, Van Johnson. Taking on the role Myrna Loy originated, Esther plays Connie Allenbury, a wealthy socialite who sues a popular newspaper for libel after they accuse her of dating married men. The writer of the article in question, Warren Haggerty (Keenan Wynn)...
On an Island with Youprovides Esther with a bevy of talented co-stars, including Ricardo Montalban, Peter Lawford, Cyd Charisse, and Jimmy Durante. In the film, Esther plays movie star Rosalind Reynolds, who’s traveled to Hawaii to shoot a new movie with her fiancé, Ricardo (Montalban). Once she arrives, she notices that the movie’s technical advis...
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- “One Night with the King” (2006) Flawed yet epic, lacking in performance yet abundant in expressive costumes and set design, “One Night with the King” is the closest any Megillah adaptation has gotten to something great.
- “The Bible Collection: Esther” (1999) A solid drama told with textual accuracy and specificity, “The Bible Collection: Esther” is the baseline for what biblical films should feel like.
- TV episodes: “The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible” (1986) and “Superbook” (1982) These are the more straightforward Esther plots (for the most part).
- “Purim: The Lot” (2014) If you want an adaptation that offers a wholly Jewish retelling of the story of Esther complete with rabbinic and midrashic sources, “Purim: The Lot” might be just what you’re looking for.
A ranking of Esther Williams's film performances. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sort by: View: 23 titles. 1. Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) Approved | 115 min | Biography, Drama, Musical. 6.5. Rate. 50 Metascore. Biopic of Australian swimming champ and entertainer Annette Kellerman.
Mar 22, 2023 · Here are some of the best Esther movies for kids or adults. Each entry includes a rating suggestion and where to find each film.
Jan 13, 2020 · A “good movie” Ultimate Movie Ranking (UMR) Score is 60.00. 20 Esther Williams movie scored higher that average….or 83.33% of her movies. Bathing Beauty (1944) got the the highest UMR Score while Magic Fountain (1963) got the lowest UMR Score.
The Top 10 Movies Starring Esther Williams. The Best Science Fiction Movies of 1977. The Best Comedy Movies Of the 2000s. The Most Recently Released Movies. The Most Recently Added Movies. "Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Thrill of a Romance", "Dangerous When Wet", "Bathing Beauty", & "Million Dollar Mermaid" are on The Top 10 Movies Starring ...