The film was based on the 1945 novel Peabody's Mermaid by Guy and Constance Jones. It was directed by Irving Pichel and features underwater sequences filmed at Weeki Wachee Springs in Florida.
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While not a massive box-office success upon release, the film is remembered for its "cutting-edge" costume design and striking underwater imagery that influenced future mermaid films. Where to Watch or Buy The film was based on the 1945 novel
Ann Blyth, who was only 19 at the time—36 years younger than Powell—had a strictly non-speaking role. She portrayed the character through laughter, song (without words), and tears. song (without words)