One Touch of Venus
Originally released in 1955. One Touch of Venus is a music/comedy film. directed by George Schaefer. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janet Blair, Russell Nype, and George Gaynes
Synopsis
While touring a museum, Rodney Hatch, an unremarkable barber, places an engagement ring intended for his girlfriend on the hand of a statue of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. From Mount Olympus, Venus witnesses the event and decides to visit Rodney on Earth by magically inhabiting the statue. Hilarity ensues when she starts to fall in love with Rodney and competes with his girlfriend for his attentions. This television version of Kurt Weill's successful Broadway musical is much more faithful to the stage version than the 1948 Ava Gardner film, which changed the story considerably and cut most of the songs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 27, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is One Touch of Venus about?
While touring a museum, Rodney Hatch, an unremarkable barber, places an engagement ring intended for his girlfriend on the hand of a statue of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. From Mount Oly...
Who directed One Touch of Venus?
One Touch of Venus was directed by George Schaefer.
How long is One Touch of Venus?
One Touch of Venus has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was One Touch of Venus released?
One Touch of Venus was released on August 27, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in One Touch of Venus?
The main cast of One Touch of Venus includes Janet Blair, Russell Nype, George Gaynes, Laurel Shelby, Mort Marshall.