# History of Mermaids in Cinema - in Discussion with Author Kelly Guentner

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Podcast: [Frankly, My Dear : Classic Hollywood was Bananas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/frankly-my-dear-classic-hollywood-was-bananas-7697392)
Published: 2026-05-05T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode dives into the evolution of mermaids in cinema from the silent short films around 1915 to the two mermaid films in 1948 (Miranda and Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid) to 1980's Splash and Disney's The Little Mermaid. In conversation with Author Kelly Guentner, we also talk about K.N. Fray's siren trilogy and Kelly's superhero novels! You can find Kelly at phoenixsistersentertainment.com . #classicmovies #mermaids

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