One Touch of Venus
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.
Gregory La Cava
William A. Seiter
Casts & Crew
Robert Walker
Ava Gardner
Dick Haymes
Eve Arden
Olga San Juan
Tom Conway
James Flavin
Sara Allgood
Bess Flowers
Also Directed by Gregory La Cava
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Also Directed by William A. Seiter
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