Million Dollar Mermaid tells the inspiring story of Australian swimming sensation Annette Kellerman, who overcame childhood polio to achieve fame as a professional swimmer and film star in the early 20th century. Not only did she scandalize the world by wearing a one-piece bathing suit on public beaches—a fashion considered daring at the time—but she also made waves in entertainment and sports. Decades later, Esther Williams brought Kellerman's story to life, with Life Magazine bestowing Williams the title of 'Million Dollar Mermaid' herself. Cast: - Esther Williams as Annette Kellerman - Victor Mature as James Sullivan - Walter Pidgeon as Frederick Kellerman - David Brian as Alfred Harper - Donna Corcoran as Annette Kellerman at age 10 - Jesse White as Doc Cronnol - Maria Tallchief as Pavlova - Howard Freeman as Aldrich, Lecture Bureau - Charles Watts as Policeman on Revere Beach - Wilton Graff as Garvey the Producer - Frank Ferguson as Boston Prosecutor - James Bell as Boston Judge - James Flavin as Train Conductor - Willis Bouchey as Movie Director Runtime: 115 minutes