Review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) by Ashley " — 08 Jun 2007

Esther Williams is wonderful swimmer, I don't know how they worked so much swimming into one movie!

This review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) was written by Ashley " on 08 Jun 2007.

Million Dollar Mermaid has generally received positive reviews.

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By Bosley Crowther (448) for The New York Times (9,847) on 10 Aug 2008

Like the stage show, this Technicolored shindig, which laughingly pretends to be a biography of the famous swimmer, Annette Kellerman, is a…

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By Don Druker (117) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 05 Jan 1966

Another audacious MGM aquacade, this 1952 Mervyn LeRoy extravaganza stars Esther Williams as the famed Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman…

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By Michelle H (491) on 27 Jun 2007

Watched as a kid with my Nana. Totally love it. Esther Williams is thoroughly entertaining…

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By Steve G (1,301) on 15 Mar 2015

The attack on modesty in the name of skankery is irritating. There's a middle ground. Decent vehicle for Williams…

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By James H (4,675) on 26 Aug 2005

SOME GREAT SWIMMING CHOREOGRAPHY MAKE THIS FILM WORTH SEEING, CERTAINLY ONE OF ESTHER WILLIAMS BEST FILMS. VERY ENTERTAINING, WELL PRODUCED. FUN FILM…

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By Rebecca Y (34) on 26 Sep 2007

Really awesome swimming scenes, plus based on the true story of annette kellerman…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 19 Sep 2005

If you can get past the tedious love story, then you will be rewarded in seeing the absolute best water-ballet routines ever filmed…

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By Marco T (49) on 05 Jun 2008

Really cool swimming stuff..the first time I saw it there were a few parts I didnt believe she was actually under water because she's smiling soo much…

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By Michelle (Shiva) M (19) on 01 Dec 2006

Wonderful! Esther Williams was a phenomenal swimmer, especially considering that this movie was made in the early 50s…

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By Leah C (164) on 27 Mar 2008

Great movie,lots of water stunts. Esther Williams even broke her neck during a 50 ft. dive into the pool…

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