Review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) by Rebecca Y — 26 Sep 2007

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

This review of Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) was written by Rebecca Y on 26 Sep 2007.

Million Dollar Mermaid has generally received positive reviews.

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By Abigail M (47) on 07 Jun 2007

This movie rocks! I remember watching it as a kid. Really no good plot going on here, but the swimming scenes make me smile every time…

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By Maeghan S (5) on 14 Nov 2007

I love you Esther Williams. And she actually did break vertebrae making it…

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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 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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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 Hailey L (12) on 30 Dec 2007

Basically an amazing movie!!! Esther Williams is my hero!!!!! To swim so much and still have a smile on your face... it is amazing…

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By Jess L (793) on 01 Sep 2011

Also Featuring the Sister of the Kid Who Played Moochie This may be the first Esther Williams movie I've ever seen…

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By Tara E (26) on 04 Mar 2008

Loved it....the colour, the costumes, Esther Williams is a genius…

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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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