
The Pirate(1948)
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.



Robert Walker
Eddie Hatch

Ava Gardner
Venus

Dick Haymes
Joe Grant

Eve Arden
Molly Stewart

Olga San Juan
Gloria

Tom Conway
Whitfield Savory

James Flavin
Kerrigan

Sara Allgood
Landlady

Bess Flowers
Department Store Shopper

Russ Conway
Reporter (uncredited)
One Touch of Venus is a music, comedy, romance, fantasy film released in 1948. Directed by William A. Seiter, it stars Robert Walker, Ava Gardner, Dick Haymes. A window dresser's kiss brings a statue of the Roman goddess of love to life.
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