One of the wrost movies I have ever seen

Instant Favorite.

Fresh and Exciting

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Robert Walker does his best. Ava Gardner proves she can do comedy.

"Eddie Hatch" (Robert Walker) is a well-meaning young man who just happens to be a low paid window dresser working at a large department store. One day he is given the job of fixing the drapes that surround a recently acquired--but very expensive--statue of Venus and after drinking some champagne he innocently kisses it prior to getting back to his work. Sure enough, the statue becomes the actual "Goddess of Love" (played by Ava Gardner) who takes an instant liking to the bumbling employee. Unfortunately, when Venus comes to life the priceless statue disappears and the rich owner "Whitfield Savory" (Tom Conway) automatically suspects Eddie of stealing it and has him immediately apprehended. But things get even worse for Eddie when Whitfield encounters Venus and falls madly in love with her. Now rather than reveal any more of the movie and risk spoiling it for those who haven't seen it I will just say that this was a cute musical-comedy which was tailor-made for such a gorgeous actress like Ava Gardner. Also worth mentioning are the performances of both Eve Arden (as "Molly Stewart") and Robert Walker who played their parts quite nicely as well. That said, while it is certainly dated it still remains a fun little movie and I rate it as slightly above average.

A comedy starring Robert Walker, and Ava Gardner as the goddess Venus.Eddie (Robert Walker) is a window dresser. One day while tending to dressing of statue of Venus at his department store, he's taken so much by its beauty, he kisses it. The Venus comes alive and starts to change his life. Not to mention love life of others around them.Ava Gardner is at the height of her beauty in this movie. Without her, this movie wouldn't have been successful. The story is rather shallow, and doesn't have much substance, but Ava Gardner's beauty hides whatever the plot lacks.The society seems to be on the verge of automation, as Eddie's department store showroom has remote control for many of its functions, and one of the girl mentions that food can be made with a press of a button. The funny part was no matter which button Eddie presses, it always brings down the bed when Venus is around.Watch this movie to see Ava Gardner at the height of her career.

why oh why is this VHS not a remastered DVD yet. this was such wonderful feel good movie, acting and music--just a pleasant way to spend 82 minutes. I remember watching this movie with my mom when I was young. This was also the first VHS I ever bought--had to order it from a video rental store--paid $79.00 back in the early 80's.As time went on (and videos became less expensive) I purchased several copies of this film and gave the first to my mom who actually cried as she too remembers that it was always our favorite movie. The others I gave as gifts to several of my girlfriends. A few remembered it and some were too young but once they viewed it quickly made it a favorite.