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Writers:
F. Anstey (novel)
S.J. Perelman (book) ...
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Release Date:
August 1948 (USA) more
Tagline:
The Gal Who Invented Love!
Plot:
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. full summary | add synopsis
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Romantic Comedy Perfection more (33 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
82 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)
Certification:
Finland:S | UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #13181) | West Germany:12 | Sweden:Btl

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Trivia:
The original plans for filming this property in 1945 for United Artists included Mary Martin(from the original cast) with Frank Sinatra, Clifton Webb and Bert Lahr with Sam Coslow producing for Mary Pickford . Pickford felt that only Clifton Webb had any box office pull and she was hesitant to commit two million dollars of her own money to production. After much indecision she finally sold the rights to Lester Cowan at Universal. The Universal version appeared in 1948 with Ava Gardner. more
Quotes:
Whitfield Savory: She reminds me of someone.
Molly Grant: I wish she reminded me of me.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Costume Designer (1950) more
Soundtrack:
That's Him more

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17 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
Romantic Comedy Perfection, 27 September 1999
10/10

Stars Ava Gardner and Robert Walker. Walker gives a flawless comedic performance as a department store window dresser who kisses a statue of Venus which then comes to life (gee, think "Mannequin" ripped this off).

A wonderfully written intelligent script, the most beautiful love song, written by Bertohlt Brecht, as it's theme music, a supporting cast that boasts one of Eve Arden's most brilliant performances and '40's singing heartthrob Dick Haymes, as well as the most glorious wardrobe for the 3 female leads, all add up to an evening on Olympus.

It is, however, Ava Gardner who will captivate your heart, capture your soul, and make you believe in magic. It really is a once in a lifetime performance - her look, her vocal inflection, and her miraculous stance and walk will convince you that she IS the Goddess of Love. A classic beauty.

One of the best romantic comedies ever!

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