The Original Mermaid (2002)
Story of Annette Kellerman, the international swimming vaudeville and silent screen star whose life story inspired the MGM classic Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams, which featured lavish Busby Berkeley scenes.
Director: Michael Cordell
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Annette Kellerman as Herself (archive footage) |
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Anthony Slide as Himself |
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Frank Thompson as Himself |
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Esther Williams as Herself (archive footage) |
| Camera | Tristan Milani | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tyler Wright | Makeup Artist |
| Directing | Michael Cordell | Director |
| Writing | Ana Kokkinos | Writer |
| Crew | Emily Gibson | Script |
| Production | Ian Collie | Producer |
| Sound | Glenn Bates | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | Kim Batterham | Cinematography |
| Crew | George Evatt | Cinematography |
| Editing | Sally Fryer | Editor |