Lest we forget: Esther Williams

June 6, 2013

The legendary swimmer-turned-movie star died today at the age of 91.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949) PosterShe was a surprisingly competent actress, compared with many other sports stars who tried their hand at the silver screen. Studios went out of their way to compose scenes in which she would display her aquatic prowess (and the fact that she looked good in a swimsuit didn’t hurt).

For this purposes of this blog, we recall her role as K.C. Higgins, new owner of the Wolves, in the 1949 feature, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, starring Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelley, and Betty Garrett. Of course, since she’s known by her initials, everyone assumes K.C.’s a guy until she shows up at the stadium. Hijinx ensue. I won’t spoil the story, but recommend you take a look at the film. It’s fun, with the famous number “O’Brien to Ryan to Goldberg.”

 

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