Million Dollar Mermaid

Million Dollar Mermaid

Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!

1952 · 115 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · Written by Everett Freeman

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