Vénus
Synopsis
A Princess learns that the captain of a ship she owns has struck a passenger, indirectly causing the passenger's death. The Captain is immediately sacked without realising that his action was in defence of her honour. Later, in Cyprus, the Princess meets a handsome man and they're mutually attracted. Only when he expresses contempt for the name of Princess Beatrice Doriani for costing him his job does she realise that this is the same Captain whom she had sacked.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Mercanton
- Screenplay & Story
- Adrien Gaillard
- Original Title
- Vénus
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Mercanton
Adrien Gaillard, Jean Vignaud
Léonce-Henri Burel
Louis Mercanton
Department Leadership Roster
Louis Mercanton
Director
Léonce-Henri Burel
Director of Photography
Louis Mercanton
Producer
Adrien Gaillard
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vénus
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What is Vénus about?
A Princess learns that the captain of a ship she owns has struck a passenger, indirectly causing the passenger's death. The Captain is immediately sacked without realising that his action was in defence of her honour. Later, in Cyprus, the Princess meets a handsome man and they're mutually attracted. Only when he expresses contempt for the name of Princess Beatrice Doriani for costing him his job does she realise that this is the same Captain whom she had sacked.
Who directed Vénus?
Vénus was directed by Louis Mercanton.
Who stars in Vénus?
The principal cast of Vénus includes Constance Talmadge, André Roanne, Jean Murat, Max Maxudian, Maurice Schutz.
When was Vénus released and how long is it?
Vénus was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is Vénus based on a book or true story?
Vénus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jean Vignaud".