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Million Dollar Mermaid

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1952 | 115 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for music lovers and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Dreamgirls or Yankee Doodle Dandy.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy

  • Esther WilliamsAnnette Kellerman
  • Victor MatureJames Sullivan
  • Walter PidgeonFrederick Kellerman
  • David BrianAlfred Harper
  • Donna CorcoranTen-Year-Old Annette
  • Jesse WhiteDoc Cronnol
  • Maria TallchiefPavlova
  • Howard FreemanAldrich
  • Charles WattsPoliceman
  • Wilton GraffGarvey