| Description |
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
TCM spotlight |
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Turner classic movies. TCM spotlight.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Cast |
Esther Williams, Victor Mature, Walter Pidgeon, David Brian, Donna Corcoran. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1952. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
The story of 'the incomparable Annette Kellerman,' an Australian swimming champion and water ballet artist who ends up performing in New York's Hippodrome. When Annette is younger, she hampered by cumbersome leg braces. She starts swimming to strengthen her legs and before long, a star is born. She swims and dives her way through the show-biz ranks, struggling to support her musician father and fighting a woman's battle between love and career. |
| Terms Of Use |
This DVD disc is copy protected. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Women swimmers -- United States -- Drama.
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Kellermann, Annette, 1886-1975 -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- United States -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Romantic comedy films.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Hornblow, Arthur, Jr., 1893-1976.
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Freeman, Everett.
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LeRoy, Mervyn, 1900-1987.
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Williams, Esther, 1921-2013.
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Mature, Victor.
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Pidgeon, Walter, 1897-1984.
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Brian, David, 1914-1993.
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Corcoran, Donna.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on set container: Esther Williams. Volume 2 |
| Added Title |
Esther Williams. Volume 2, [disc 5] |
| Music No. |
3000022872 Warner Home Video (set) |
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2000007662 Warner Home Video |
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