One touch of Venus / Universal International ; Lester Cowan presents ; a William A. Seiter production ; screenplay by Harry Kurnitz, Frank Tashlin ; produced by Lester Cowan ; directed by William A. Seiter.
Publisher:
Olive Films,
Copyright Date:
2013
Description:
1 videodisc (82 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1948. Based on the musical play, suggested by "The tinted Venus" by F. Anstey, music by Kurt Weill, book by S.J. Perelman and Ogden Nash; lyrics by Ogden Nash. Robert Walker, Ava Gardner, Dick Haymes, Eve Arden, Olga San Juan, Tom Conway.
Summary:
A young window dresser's problems begin when he kisses a statue of Venus, which comes to life. This Venus turns out to be the genuine article on an earthly assignment. Her presence causes everyone around her to fall in love, except for the window dresser, who is terrified of her advances toward him. The young man suddenly becomes the object of a furious employer and a jealous fianceĢe.
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