Vamping Venus (1928)

A present-day stereotypically-Irish American politician ('Charlie Murray' ) is vaulted into ancient Greece after receiving a bump on the head.

Director:

Edward F. Cline

Writers:

Howard J. Green (adaptation), Bernard McConville (story),

Stars:

Charles Murray, Louise Fazenda, Thelma Todd

Cast

Credited cast:
Charles Murray	...	Michael Cassidy / King Cassidy of Ireland (as Charlie Murray)
Louise Fazenda	...	Maggie Cassidy / Circe
Thelma Todd	...	Madame Vanezlos the Dancer / Venus
Russ Powell	...	Pete Papaglos / Bacchus
Joe Bonomo	...	Simonides the Strongman / Hercules
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams	...	Mars (as Big Boy Williams)
Spec O'Donnell	...	Western Union Boy / Mercury
Fred O'Beck	...	Vulcan
Gusztáv Pártos	...	Shopkeeper (as Gus Partos)
Gustav von Seyffertitz	...	Jupiter
Janet MacLeod	...	Juno
Yola d'Avril	...	Stenographer
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Robert Livingston	...	Soldier (unconfirmed)

Storyline

A present-day stereotypically-Irish American politician ('Charlie Murray' ) is vaulted into ancient Greece after receiving a bump on the head.

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Plot Keywords:

ancient greece | lost film

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Taglines:

Years ahead of anything you've ever seen on the screen. A million dollar comedy that took months to make. Gigantic sets! Tremendous crowds! Beautiful girls! Glittering spectacles! All in the name of farce! Don't miss this sensational comedy. It may be years before you'll see anything like it again!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

13 May 1928 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nos Braços de Venus

Company Credits

Production Co:

First National Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

70 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as Roman Scandals (1933)

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