One Touch of Venus

"The Gal Who Invented Love!"

Aug 1 1948 Approved 1h 22m
Comedy, Fantasy, Musical

A window dresser's kiss brings a statue of the Roman goddess of love to life.

Plot

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.

Written by

Harry Kurnitz, Frank Tashlin, S.J. Perelman

Directed by

William A. Seiter, Gregory La Cava

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Artists Alliance, Universal International Pictures

Languages

English, Deutsch

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,790
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA