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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 sta...

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Corporate Authors: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Home Video (Firm)
Other Authors: Hornblow, Arthur, Jr., 1893-1976, Freeman, Everett, LeRoy, Mervyn, 1900-1987, Williams, Esther, 1921-2013, Mature, Victor, Pidgeon, Walter, 1897-1984, Brian, David, 1914-1993, Corcoran, Donna
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Series:Turner classic movies. TCM spotlight.
Subjects:
Women swimmers > United States > Drama.
Kellermann, Annette, > 1886-1975 > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > United States > Drama.
Romantic comedy films.
Musical films.
Biographical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
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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.
Item Description:Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1952.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer.
Audience:Not rated.
ISBN:1419879340 (set)
9781419879340 (set)