This 1952 movie directed by Mervyn LeRoy shows us an adaptation of the life of Annette Kellerman and Australian swimmer who broke gender norms and became a 20th century sensation. Enjoy this weeks episode!

Movie Summary - A musical romantic drama, this biopic tells the story of influential Australian swimmer Annette Kellerman (Esther Williams), who broke gender barriers while becoming a pioneer of synchronized swimming. Following her father (Walter Pidgeon) from Australia to London, Kellerman combines her passion for dance with her talents as a swimmer, coming of age while learning about love and show business, and working against the inherent repression of female expression in the early 20th century.