Ah, the sweet escapism of a Esther Williams movie.... This is a homage to Hollywood's Princess Mermaid, the wet and wonderful, beautiful aqua queen Esther. The music is by James Horner from the Krull soundtrack.
I remember a news channel playing a short clip of this beautiful tribute when Esther Williams had just passed away; I had never heard of her before, and the combination of the music, the wonderful imagery, and the sadness of finding about someone "too late" made me really sad. What an amazing life she lead though.
I agree - I was looking for the best videos of Esther, on this, the day of her passing, (RIP, beautiful lady) and I found this. Great job. She was truly my favorite female movies star when I was growing up in the 50's, (and Gene Kelly was my favorite male). Movies back then were so entertaining and "escapist". I'm glad we can still catch them on TCM. Thanks again for putting this video together!
This is by far the Best Tribute to the Great One and Only Esther Williams. Esther was one of a kind and we will never see the likes of her again. I hope she views this beautiful montage of her as i know she will be greatly pleased. poeticjustice2345 Job well done ! Bravo.
My mom loved swimming & spoke to me many times about the enchanting Esther Williams. When old movies became available on video I watched - and grew to love - Esther Williams too. And as someone else here mentioned, her life story is a good read. RIP lovely lady.
My Mother loved Esther Williams, so I did too. What a lovely little montage. The music is basically Star Trek II, slightly rejigged for Krull but that's okay. A great sequence and thank you for posting.
this why l did Synchronized Swimming as a teenager. l loved it. It was hard work but so much fun. thankyou Esther Williams for the many happy days, months and years
What a perfect tribute to a wonderful lady... I loved it.. Many thanks for taking the time to make and post this fabulous homage to Ester Williams.. RIP dear lady .. :)0x
Ever since I can remember I was a fan of beautiful & athletic Esther Williams, watching her movies on rainy Sunday afternoons in front of the TV, always cheering me up, taking me away into a better more beautiful world, the dreamworld of Hollywood's glorious days when stars were really outstanding. This compilation is super, thanks so much for posting.
In her autobiography she revealed how dangerous some of her aquatic dives were. In particular the dive when she was in a heavy sequined golden suit with spiked crown, no one took the crown into consideration when she took a high dive to the bottom, the crown hit and she could have broke her neck, as it was she was laid up for months with a 'snapped' neck. It's a very interesting read, I recommend finding it , you won't be disappointed if you like celebrity reads. (@ :47)
I JUST realized that Esther Williams was the inspiration for that scene in The Great Muppet Caper where Miss Piggy is daydreaming on the runway. Wow... good parody!
The one and ONLY ... She brought a new sport to the Olympics. However, it's still not as beautiful as you did it Ms Williams. never will be ... You will be missed.
For sure. Coen Brothers make great films. Didn't know anything of Esther Williams but just saw G Clooney reference her when talking about S Johanssen's part in interview about Hail Caesar.
