The Temple of Venus (1923)

Allegory | 11 November 1923

Director:

Henry Otto

Cinematographer:

Joe August

Production Company:

Fox Film Corp.
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DETAILS
Release Date:
11 November 1923
Premiere Information:
New York opening: 29 Oct 1923
Production Date:

Copyright Info
Claimant
Date
Copyright Number
Fox Film Corp.
11 November 1923
LP19690
Physical Properties:
Silent
Black and White
Length(in feet):
6,695
Length(in reels):
7
Country:
United States
Language:
English
SYNOPSIS

Venus sends Cupid to earth to find if romance still exists there. He finds Moira and Peggy, a fisherman's daughters, who become entangled in the amorous pursuits of an artist and a fisherman. Cupid returns to Venus with his ...

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Venus sends Cupid to earth to find if romance still exists there. He finds Moira and Peggy, a fisherman's daughters, who become entangled in the amorous pursuits of an artist and a fisherman. Cupid returns to Venus with his report.

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Name Occurs Before Title
AFI Life Achievement Award

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