Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid (2024)
The story of Esther Williams is that of an improbable encounter. That of the glamorous Hollywood of the 1940s with a swimming champion. A meeting that gave birth to the most kitsch and flamboyant genre films in Technicolor: the Aqua-musicals! A dive into the troubled waters of post-war Hollywood, where only her qualities as an athlete allow an extraordinary actress to fight to emancipate herself and avoid the traps of the predators who lurk around her
Director: Charles-Antoine de Rouvre
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: August 11, 2024
Cast
- Esther Williams - Self (archive footage)
- Mesha Kussman - Self
Screenplay
Music: Hassan Ali
Cinematography: Thierry Vivier
Editing: Delphine Dufriche
Production: Zeta Productions, ARTE GEIE
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
biography, hollywood, hollywood star, 1940s, old hollywood, stage actress, musical journey, musical expression, hollywood dancing, musical show, musical performance, famous actress, star actress, struggling actress, hollywood scandal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid about?
- The story of Esther Williams is that of an improbable encounter. That of the glamorous Hollywood of the 1940s with a swimming champion. A meeting that gave birth to the most kitsch and flamboyant genre films in Technicolor: the Aqua-musicals! A dive into the troubled waters of post-war Hollywood, where only her qualities as an athlete allow an extraordinary actress to fight to emancipate herself and avoid the traps of the predators who lurk around her
- Who directed Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid?
- Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid was directed by Charles-Antoine de Rouvre.
- Who stars in Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid?
- Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid stars Esther Williams, Mesha Kussman.
- How long is Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid?
- Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid?
- Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid produced?
- Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid was produced in France.