Films

Esther Williams Filmography

Click one of the links below to watch part the Turner Classic Movies commercial for Esther’s DVD Movies that came out on 7/17/2007

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TCM Spotlight’s Esther Williams Volume 1 @ Amazon.com

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That’s Entertainment III (1994)

Equally well-received sequel featuring scenes from MGM musicals, plus never-before-seen footage, all narrated by big-name stars. A must for nostalgic classics buffs, lovers of dance and musical films. Stars: June Allyson, Cyd Charisse
Director: Bud Friedgen
MPAA: G
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 113 minutes

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That’s Entertainment (1974)

MGM’s tribute to itself compiles highlights from classic musicals with narration from Hollywood legends. Provides excellent introduction to classics, great fun for genre buffs, though greatest-hits approach may annoy purists.Stars:Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra
Director:Jack Haley Jr.
MPAA: G
Genre: Music
Runtime: 132 minutes

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Jupiter’s Darling (1955)

Plot Summary: Amytis distracts Hannibal from attacking Rome via musical numbers in this spoof of the Roman Empire.

Stars:Esther Williams, Howard Keel
Director:George Sidney
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 96 minutes

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Dangerous When Wet (1953)

Young woman in closely knit family of overachievers attempts record-breaking swim. Esther Williams vehicle features underwater footage, animation, good story. Fun film for classic sports films, lovers of synchronized swimming.Stars:Esther Williams, Fernando Lamas
Director:Charles Walters
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 96 minutes

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Easy to Love (1953)

Swimmer/actress Williams in fluffy musical romance set in Florida. Lavish water ballet numbers choreographed by Busby Berkeley are highlights. Suitable mainly for fans of Williams, Berkeley, and/or 40s musicals.
Stars:Esther Williams, Van Johnson
Director:Charles Walters
Genre: Romance, Music
Runtime: 96 minutes

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Skirts Ahoy! (1952)

Female sailors must sing and dance to get their hands on three handsome men.
Stars:Esther Williams, Joan Evans
Director:Sidney Lanfield
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 109 minutes

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Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)

A swimming star becomes famous and has a romance with her manager, based on the true story of Annette Kellerman.
Stars:Esther Williams, Victor Mature
Director:Mervyn LeRoy
MPAA: NR
Genre: Romance, Music, Classic
Runtime: 115 minutes

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Texas Carnival (1951)

A carnival sideshow team is mistaken for a pair of Texas multimillionaires while at a swank resort hotel.
Stars: Esther Williams Howard Keel,Red Skelton Ann Miller Keenan Wynn
Director: Charles Walters
Genre: Romance, Music, Classic
Runtime: 115 minutes

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Duchess of Idaho (1950)

While trying to assist her broken-hearted roommate, a young woman finds herself falling for her friend’s beau.
Stars:Esther Williams, Van Johnson
Director:Robert Z. Leonard
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Music
Runtime: 98 minutes

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Pagan Love Song (1950)

A schoolteacher moves to his uncle’s plantation in Tahiti, where he meets a beautiful American woman whom he mistakes for a local.
Stars:Esther Williams, Howard Keel
Director:Robert Alton
MPAA: NR
Genre: Music
Runtime: 76 minutes

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Neptune’s Daughter (1949)

Esther Williams plays a swimsuit designer in a love triangle with a man mistaken for a famous polo player and the actual polo star in this romantic musical.
Stars:Esther Williams, Red Skelton
Director:Edward Buzzell
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 92 minutes

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949)

Battle-of-the-sexes ensues when woman takes over turn-of-the-century baseball team. Musical fans, comedy buffs enjoy exuberant Stanley Donen choreography, infectious Comden-Green tunes, engaging leads, gentle humor, light romance in good-natured musical. Stars:Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly
Director:Busby Berkeley
Genre: Comedy, Music, Classic
Runtime: 93 minutes

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On an Island With You (1948)

In this water ballet filled musical, Esther Williams plays an actress who falls in love while on location in Hawaii.
Stars:Esther Williams, Peter Lawford
Director:Richard Thorpe
MPAA: NR
Genre: Romance, Music
Runtime: 107 minutes

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Ziegfeld Follies (1946)

This song and dance salute to the famous Broadway producer features an all star cast.
Stars:Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball
Director:Vincente Minnelli
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Classic
Runtime: 109 minutes

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Bathing Beauty (1944)

Big-dance musical about a pop songwriter who winds up in an all-girls school in order to be near the beautiful swimming teacher he adores.
Stars:Red Skelton, Esther Williams
Director:George Sidney
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 101 minutes

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Thrill of a Romance (1945)

An Army hero meets a married swim instructor at a resort and they fall in love.
Stars:Esther Williams, Van Johnson
Director:Richard Thorpe
MPAA: NR
Genre: Romance, Music
Runtime: 105 minutes

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Andy Hardy’s Double Life (1942)

The innocent misadventures of Andy Hardy continue when the young naïve proposes to two girls but has some explaining to do when they both accept.
Stars:Mickey Rooney, Esther Williams
Director:George B. Seitz
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 minutes

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