Josephine Eveline McKim was an American swimmer who won three medals at the 1928 and 1932 Olympics. In 1928 she won the bronze medal in the 400 m freestyle event. She also swam in the first heat of 4�100 m freestyle relay, but was replaced by Eleanor Garatti in the final. Four years later she won the gold medal in the 4�100 m freestyle relay and was fourth in the 100 m freestyle. During her career McKim set five world records in various freestyle events. In 1991 she was inducted to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. McKim was also notable for her role as the body double for Maureen O'Sullivan in a deleted nude underwater scene from MGM's adventure film, Tarzan and His Mate, which has since been restored to home video releases. She also had a bit part in Universal's Bride of Frankenstein as a mermaid, one of Dr. Pretorius' "miniaturized" people. This role was reprised in Columbia's The King Steps Out. She also appeared with her Olympic team mate Buster Crabbe in "Lady Be Careful". Both attended the University of Southern California. 

January 4th, 1910 in Oil City, Cambria County, Pennsylvania as Josephine Eveline McKim  /  Died:   Dec 10th, 1992