Esther Williams’ trip to Venice, Italy in 1957 was a major event and it was widely reported in the press at the time, both in the United States and internationally. Williams was one of the most popular actresses of her time and her visit to Venice generated a lot of media coverage. She had starred in a number of films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, many of which were aquatic-themed musicals. Some of her notable films from this period include “Million Dollar Mermaid” (1952), “Jupiter’s Darling” (1955), and “Dangerous When Wet” (1953).
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