One Touch of Venus

film by Seiter [1948]

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The 1948 film One Touch of Venus, directed by William A. Seiter, is a musical comedy. It stars Ava Gardner as a mannequin that comes to life for a window dresser, played by Robert Walker. The film was not as humorous as its Broadway counterpart, despite Gardner's starring role. William A. Seiter was an American director known for his musicals and light comedies, with a career spanning over 100 feature films.1

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Seiter’s version of One Touch of Venus (1948) was not as humorous as the Broadway hit, despite Ava Gardner’s starring as a mannequin who comes to life for a window dresser (Robert Walker).
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Seiter’s version of One Touch of Venus (1948) was not as humorous as the Broadway hit, despite Ava Gardner’s starring as a mannequin who comes to life for a window dresser (Robert Walker).
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