The Mermaid movie poster

The Mermaid

July 29, 1910 0h 11m

Originally released in 1910. The Mermaid is a comedy film. directed by Barry O'Neil. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Violet Heming, Frank Hall Crane, and Marie Eline

Synopsis

John Gary, a hotel owner, who wants to revitalize his business. After reading about a reported mermaid sighting, he has his daughter Ethel pose as a mermaid and gets a newspaper reporter to witness and photograph the mermaid. The publicity results in the hotel becoming famous, but Ethel eventually discloses the joke to the guests of the hotel in her mermaid suit.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 29, 1910 115 years ago
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Runtime 0h 11m 11 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Thanhouser Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mermaid about?

John Gary, a hotel owner, who wants to revitalize his business. After reading about a reported mermaid sighting, he has his daughter Ethel pose as a mermaid and gets a newspaper reporter to witness...

Who directed The Mermaid?

The Mermaid was directed by Barry O'Neil.

How long is The Mermaid?

The Mermaid has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).

When was The Mermaid released?

The Mermaid was released on July 29, 1910 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Mermaid?

The main cast of The Mermaid includes Violet Heming, Frank Hall Crane, Marie Eline.