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Fascinating insights into that Golden Era of MGM, as well as some of its icons that Esther worked with. Easily one of the best autobiographies I've ever read. During this era, stars' personal lives were protected; so the news items we read about them were never anything but complimentary. He also made it perfectly clear he didn't want her kids around. I always admired her swimming talent but what she achieved was remarkable. Lana Turner? Please try your request again later. Unable to add item to List. 1 (DVD), TCM Spotlight: Esther Williams, Vol. A great read about her life & "old Hollywood". To my surprise I found a movie or two and this autobiography. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Upon watching "That's Entertainment" my then-nine-year-old daughter excitedly called me at my work asking that I check out every book and movie featuring Esther Williams that the library owned. It's actually fairly likeable. She really brings that world to life. by Simon & Schuster, The Million Dollar Mermaid: An Autobiography. I found ms. Williams led, Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013. Unable to add item to List. She was a powerful swimmer who was a proponent of exercise and adventure, and essentially invented water ballet. Esther Williams was Hollywood's one and only movie mermaid, a swimming star who made relatively few movies considering her lasting fame. I no nonscence down to earth gal, with a fun streak, who you would enjoy having over for dinner. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Mermaid's ballets played a large part in creating the Williams legend, and they stand out regally from their dull surroundings. This biography beautifully captures how Kellerman stole the hearts of a generation and challenged standards regarding how women should look, act, and think. Ms. Williams refers to the fact that people are often guilty of expecting actors & actresses to live out the fairy tale characters they portray on screen and this simply is not the case. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. A woman way ahead of her time! Your selected delivery location is beyond seller's shipping coverage for this item. Movies like "Million Dollar Mermaid," "Dangerous When Wet," "On An Island With You," "Bathing Beauty," and others. Esther Williams biography is a very good guide as to what can happen in a celebrity's life. Hollywood is a tough gig and few make it out happy. There is nothing like reading a history or biography book and being so completely transported to another time and place that you find... During Hollywood's heyday, big studios battled over the next box-office attraction. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Please try your request again later. I can't say for sure why I picked this one up, (although I can tell you for once it was not the cover that drew me in. As someone who has a lot of respect for movie history, I have to appreciate that. She had plowed through the forward and gave me a fairly complete narration of it. She and her co-author never beat around the bush and of course there is plenty of scandal. I'm glad her talent was captured on film as she pineered water choreograpy and underwater staging. She went through a lot of garbage, but came thru on top. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Buy The Million Dollar Mermaid: An Autobiography Sixth Impression by Williams, Esther, Diehl, Digby (ISBN: 9780684852843) from Amazon's Book Store. I would have liked her to have given more information as to what happened behind the scenes with the famous people she encountered. I wondered what had happened to Esther as she seemed to just disappear from the screen. I have to confess something: I didn't have a clue who Esther Williams is. Williams was also a successful businesswoman; investing in several businesses and lending her name to a line of retro-style swimsuits. He also made it perfectly clear he didn't want her kids around. The second story is how strong she had to be in dealing with MGM. Later that night I asked my daughter how the book was going. She had the most wonderful smile & apparently had a terrific sense of humor! Marlene Dietrech? Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2015. I'm a sucker for anything having to do with Old Hollywood (and you really have to use the caps, I'm sorry) and the insider scoop is interesting. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it for any fan of old Hollywood, Amazing story of a pioneering woman in Hollywood, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2014. After reading We Came here to Shine by Susie OrmanSchnall, I was fascinated by the Aquacade of the 1939 world’s fair. Esther Jane Williams was a competitive swimmer and actress. So some time ago, I bought her biography, not sure what to expect. I always admired her swimming talent but what she achieved was remarkable. Shocked a young Esther by showing up in the nude. Maybe it was the title? Lana Turner? This book was well written and her life was well documented. I'm 26, so I think I deserve a pass, or at least some slack. From foul language to drug use to (accep. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. This is the story of her life, from humble beginnings with parents who struggled during the Depression to career ambitions to be a buyer at I. Magnin and her subsequent movie stardom and marriages. As someone who went through this, I understood. The second story is how strong she had to be in dealing with MGM. From foul language to drug use to (accepted & almost expected) adultery, the life of Esther Williams was an extremely troubled one. She was a bit of a contradiction, storng on the one hand and then allowing herself to be controlled by men on the other hand. Even before she married him he was controlling and domineering. Second hand but as good as new (and it's 18 years old! The height of men seems to be a constant issue with her. This book is really a story of three different women. ... for an 81 year former competitive swimmer who was delighted to receive it, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2018, Bought as a present for an 81 year former competitive swimmer who was delighted to receive it. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Her life was not the fluff that her movies were, but she had a good grasp on her shortcomings and her reflections are perceptive and entertaining. He also made it perfectly clear he didn't want her kids around. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. She also from the get go let him totally control her. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Raped for 2 years as a young teen; an unsuitable teenage marriage; a second marriage to an alcoholic gambler who ised all her money; marriage no three to a narcissistic controller to whom she tethered herself and all but erased her identity (he also wouldn’t have anythibg to do with her children), it’s a wonder Williams was the strong and assertive professional woman she was. Get this from a library! There are lots of funny stories about her movies and co-stars, including some racy details about some of her sexual exploits. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. As a teenager, Williams set multiple national and regional swimming records, and had planned to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics but it was cancelled because of the outbreak of WWII. This book was well written and her life was well documented. In this even-handed biography, we get to hear about her humble beginnings and her amazing career. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Must be the Hollywood effect. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + $10.36 Shipping & Import Fees Deposit to Spain. The height of men seems to be a constant issue with her. A fascinating look behind the scenes of classic Hollywood. Fernando doesn't come off too well, but when you're blinded by love, you do strange things. Liked to show off his genitalia and try to repeatedly molest a young Esther when the two of them starred together. Dry, she ain't." I haven't read his biography yet. Since she was a movie star during my lifetime, I found her comments about her contemporaries to be enlightening. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. While Gene Kelly danced and Judy Garland sang, Esther Williams swam into the heart of America with her dazzling smile, stunning aquabatics, and whole-some appeal. But when you look at the times she lived in, that was the norm. A very interesting woman, this was well worth the read. He was very cruel to her. Her most extravagant film, Daughter Of The Gods, is no longer in existence, but surely someone must have a print hidden somewhere? There's a problem loading this menu right now. Please try again. 50% Off The Criterion Collection, Grow Your Child's Library with Top Young Reader Series, Knock Knock Gifts, Books & Office Supplies, Buy One, Get One 50% Off Holiday Boxed Cards, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser, Bride of the Sea: A Little Mermaid Retelling, Score Composer,Musical Direction/Supervision. All fine at the first, all uniformly terrible at the end. And for the most part, Esther, it seems, did not fall prey to that duality - though don't get me wrong, she certainly had her exploits and affairs, but not as many as some stars. She seemed to be a bit masochistic in her relationship with men. She seemed to be a bit masochistic in her relationship with men. An amazing life story about the Australian woman who was a swimmer, vaudeville performer, and the most famous film star of her day. Although I was never a huge fan of Esther Williams, although like many others i watched and enjoyed her films, I found this a fascinating, yet fun read.

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