This is probably most notable as an example of a televised live performance. Neither the story nor the cast deliver anything particularly scintillating, otherwise. The story is quite fun: "Rodney" (Russell Nype) tries out his soon-to-be-fiancée's engagement ring on a statue of Venus. She (Janet Blair) promptly comes alive and decides to get shot of the girlfriend and claim him for herself. Blair is actually OK, but…
One Touch of Venus (1955)
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.
Top Cast
Janet Blair
Venus
Russell Nype
Rodney Hatch
George Gaynes
Whitelaw Savory
Laurel Shelby
Molly Grant
Mort Marshall
Taxi Black
Iggie Wolfington
Stanley
Val Avery
Bus Starter
Len Doyle
Officer
Arny Freeman
Anatolian
Peter Gumeny
Second Trucker
Fred Hillebrand
Major Domo
Glenn Kezer
Police Lieutenant
William LeMassena
Zuvetli
Louis Nye
Dr. Rook
Adnia Rice
Mrs. Kramer
Georgia Simmons
Mrs. Moats
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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 Olympus, Venus witnesses the event and decides to visit Rodney on Earth by magically…
When was One Touch of Venus released?
One Touch of Venus was released in 1955.
What genres does One Touch of Venus belong to?
One Touch of Venus is categorised as Music, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, TV Movie.
Who stars in One Touch of Venus?
The cast of One Touch of Venus includes Janet Blair, Russell Nype, George Gaynes, Laurel Shelby, Mort Marshall.