One Touch of Venus
A window dresser's kiss brings a statue of the Roman goddess of love to life.
Audience Sentiment
"Speak Low" - the film's musical highlight
Venus discovered by Whitfield at the store
The film's biggest jump occurs when the musical numbers finally appear, particularly 'Speak Low,' lifting the film from middling comedy to genuine romantic magic
One Touch of Venus starts charmingly with the magical premise and Ava Gardner's radiant performance, peaks during its musical moments especially 'Speak Low,' but suffers from pacing issues and forced comedy in the middle sections. The film succeeds as a romantic fantasy showcase for Gardner's beauty and the Kurt Weill songs, though reviewers wished more of the Broadway score had been retained.
Full cast
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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
Bess Flowers
Department Store Shopper
Russ Conway
Reporter (uncredited)
Gino Corrado
Head Waiter (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Guest (uncredited)
George Meeker
Mr. Crust
Anne Nagel
Reporter
Arthur O'Connell
Reporter
Ralph Peters
Taxi Driver
Robert McCord
Man in Park
Kenneth Patterson
Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Sherlock
Reporter (uncredited)
John Davidson
Customer (uncredited)
Crew
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