Review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) by James H — 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.

This review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) was written by James H on 26 Aug 2005.

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