One Touch of Venus (1948) Fantasy Comedy Romance Musical
One Touch of Venus (1948) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.6/10
One Touch of Venus Plot Synopsis:
In the art department of a large department store, the statue of the famed Anatolian Venus comes to life and falls in love with Eddie Hatch, a window dresser. Just before the unveiling of the prized statue, Eddie takes "Venus" to the model-display house in the store, where the store's owner finds her. He also falls in love with her and makes her Glamour Girl Number One. Eddie and Venus dance in Central Park, but Eddie is arrested for stealing the statue. Venus goes back to her pedestal and Eddie is released. While Eddie is sadly preparing for another unveiling, a new employee asks him a question. She tells him her name is Venus Jones.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Fantasy comedy about a young window dresser who kisses a statue of Venus, which then comes to life in the form of Ava Gardner. The problems begin, however, when Venus falls in love with him.
Tagline: LOVE"S LITTLE BUSY BODY ...and how you"ll love to watch HER work!
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One Touch of Venus Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1948
Awards: 3
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / One Touch of Venus Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 23, 2013
Writers: Harry Kurnitz, Frank Tashlin, S.J. Perelman
Producers: John Beck, Lester Cowan, William A. Seiter
Musicians: Kurt Weill, Ann Ronell
Cinematographers: Franz Planer
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One Touch of Venus Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Walker | ... | Eddie Hatch |
| Ava Gardner | ... | Venus |
| Dick Haymes | ... | Joe Grant |
| Eve Arden | ... | Molly Stewart |
| Olga San Juan | ... | Gloria |
| Tom Conway | ... | Whitfield Savory |
| James Flavin | ... | Kerrigan |
| Sara Allgood | ... | Landlady |
| Hugh Herbert | ... | Mercury (scenesDeleted) |
| Harriet Bennet | ... | Woman in Park (uncredited) |
| Mary Benoit | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Ralph Brooks | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Russ Conway | ... | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Gino Corrado | ... | Head Waiter (uncredited) |
| John Davidson | ... | Customer (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Shopper in Department Store (uncredited) |
| Helen Francell | ... | Woman in Park (uncredited) |
| Joel Friend | ... | Man in Park (uncredited) |
| Phil Garris | ... | Counterman (uncredited) |
| Dick Gordon | ... | Guest (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Walker – Eddie Hatch
- Ava Gardner, as Venus, passed away at age 67 in Westm.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: A. Gardner - Dick Haymes – Joe Grant
- Eve Arden, as Molly Stewart, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Eunice Quedens - Olga San Juan – Gloria
- Tom Conway, as Whitfield Savory, passed away at age 62 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Thomas Sanders - James Flavin, as Kerrigan, passed away at age 69 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: James Flaven | Jim Flavin - Sara Allgood, as Landlady, passed away at age 70 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
Also known as: Sarah Allgood - Hugh Herbert, as Mercury (scenesDeleted), passed away at age 67 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo - Harriet Bennet – Woman in Park (uncredited)
- Mary Benoit, as Reporter (uncredited), passed away at age 91 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius - Ralph Brooks, as Reporter (uncredited), passed away at age 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Ralph Brooke | Ralf Brooks - Russ Conway, as Reporter (uncredited), passed away at age 95 in Laguna Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Russell Conway - Gino Corrado, as Head Waiter (uncredited), passed away at age 89 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Gino Carrado | Eugene Corey | Gene Corey | Jean Corey | Geno Corrado | Gino Gerrado | Mr. Liserani - John Davidson, as Customer (uncredited), passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: J.W. Davidson | Jack Davidson
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