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The Crosstown Arthouse Film Series presents Mervyn LeRoy’s Million Dollar Mermaid at Crosstown Theater. 1952/115 minutes/Rated G
Tickets: $5 at the door
Films begin at 7:30 pm (sharp!)
Swimmer and actress Esther Williams wanted to tell the life story of Australian swimmer and actress Annette Kellerman, and Million Dollar Mermaid is that film! A feast for the eyes with choreography by Busby Berkeley! Esther Williams broke her neck and was temporarily paralyzed for this entertainment!! With Victor Mature (Head: The Monkees Movie) and Jesse White (The Maytag Repair Man!).
The Crosstown Arthouse Film Series showcases a diverse collection of independent, international, historically significant, artistic, experimental, cult, underground and documentary features.