Get That Venus
Get That Venus

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Get That Venus

1933
Movie
65 min
English

A fast-talking philanderer and sometime reporter gets caught up in an octogenarian antiquarian's scheme to steal a classical masterwork, the famous Venus of Asterville.

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Director: Otto BrowerGenres: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy businessman, recently returned from abroad, finds himself embroiled in a scheme involving a beautiful woman and a valuable statue. He must navigate romantic entanglements and comedic mishaps to uncover the truth behind the 'Venus' and its possessors. The story unfolds with lighthearted banter and musical numbers, typical of the era's sophisticated comedies.

Critical Reception

Details on the critical reception of 'Get That Venus' from 1933 are scarce. As a pre-Code musical comedy, it likely catered to a contemporary audience with its blend of romance, humor, and song. Modern assessments are rare, making it a lesser-known entry in the filmography of its cast and director.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a charming but lightweight musical comedy.

  • Reginald Denny and Edward Everett Horton provide capable comedic performances.

  • The plot is predictable, but enjoyable for its genre conventions.

Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not available due to its age and obscurity.

Fun Fact

As a pre-Code film, 'Get That Venus' may have contained elements or themes that would later be subject to censorship under the Hays Code, though specific examples for this film are not widely documented.

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