Venus of the South Seas

The only surviving feature film of Australian-born swimmer Annette Kellerman (who was portrayed by Esther Williams in "Million Dollar Mermaid"), this silent adventure finds her playing a South Seas pearl diver who falls in love with travelling playboy Robert Ramsey. Lush underwater scenes─some shot in the early Prizma Color process─highlight this rare aquatic curiosity. Also included is footage from Annette's lost 1914 film "Neptune's Daughter." 74 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: music score. Silent with music score.